• aidan@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      How is that sexist? I agree it sounds sexist, but is the content actually sexist?

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          9 months ago

          The argument doesn’t sound as convincing this way:

          A Smith and Wesson puts the daintiest of assailants on an equal field with the burliest of women.

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            9 months ago

            that is not a resonable test in this situation.

            Dont use ‘woman’ as an adjective. No need. Just use dainty/frail vs. burly.

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              9 months ago

              Okay, but they did. I see how it sounds sexist, but how is it actually sexist? Dainty women do exist, and are on average, more dainty than dainty men.

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                  9 months ago

                  Well, using the stereotype is to reinforce their point. It’s a argumentative tactic. Like if someone said “eating greasy McDonald’s or whatever”, they could have just said “eating unhealthy food” but using specific imagery that plays into stereotypes gives a more emotional reaction.