In Which Res Ipsa Abandons the Illusion of Control Over What People Post In a Thread f/k/a Thinking About ...

[Doctor CamNC4Me]

I’m still not quite sure what you’re trying to say in your OP and first response to SS, RI. <- In context to the recent kefuffle. Perhaps a reset is in order? Help an asshole out here.

- Doc

[Res Ipsa]

I’m still not quite sure what you’re trying to say in your OP and first response to SS, RI. <- In context to the recent kefuffle. Perhaps a reset is in order? Help an asshole out here.

- Doc

Sure. As one asshole to another, when it comes to sexist speech, what’s your goal?

[Jersey Girl]

So...where are we at here?

[Res Ipsa]

So...where are we at here?

Doc asked me to explain the first two posts of the thread. They are are pretty long, so I started by asking him a question as a jumping off point.

[Jersey Girl]

So...where are we at here?

Doc asked me to explain the first two posts of the thread. They are are pretty long, so I started by asking him a question as a jumping off point.

Sure. As one asshole to another, when it comes to sexist speech, what’s your goal?

That, I assume. I'll watch for another jumping off point that is more suitable for me.

[Jersey Girl]

Never mind, I'll make my own jumping off point.

This first. Analytics apparently used his sexist remark as a rhetorical device. That said, it can still be used to forward discussion. I've played catch up here and I still don't see that the discussion is being forwarded but rather in a stuck position.

In my view, it would be a good idea to first define sexism and feminism. I don't see where that has happened here and I see very little inquiry as to the thinking of contributors. Lots of questions but I don't see real probing.

So...

Sexism: Assumes male superiority.

Feminism: Assumes gender equality.

Stereotypical sexist remark: Your thinking seems cloudy today. Are you on your period or something?

Q: What statement can be made by a female to a male that carries the same inequitable punch that is intended to demean?

Make a list.

[Jersey Girl]

Sexism: Assumes male superiority.

Feminism: Assumes gender equality.

What functions do these serve?

[Res Ipsa]

Never mind, I'll make my own jumping off point.

This first. Analytics apparently used his sexist remark as a rhetorical device. That said, it can still be used to forward discussion. I've played catch up here and I still don't see that the discussion is being forwarded but rather in a stuck position.

In my view, it would be a good idea to first define sexism and feminism. I don't see where that has happened here and I see very little inquiry as to the thinking of contributors. Lots of questions but I don't see real probing.

So...

Sexism: Assumes male superiority.

Feminism: Assumes gender equality.

Stereotypical sexist remark: Your thinking seems cloudy today. Are you on your period or something?

Q: What statement can be made by a female to a male that carries the same inequitable punch that is intended to demean?

Make a list.

The closest parallel I could think of was “You’re thinking with your dick.” It’s an insult that uses a part of the body, but it doesn’t pack the same inequitable punch. It doesn’t reinforce a stereotype that has kept men out of positions of power.

[Jersey Girl]

Never mind, I'll make my own jumping off point.

This first. Analytics apparently used his sexist remark as a rhetorical device. That said, it can still be used to forward discussion. I've played catch up here and I still don't see that the discussion is being forwarded but rather in a stuck position.

In my view, it would be a good idea to first define sexism and feminism. I don't see where that has happened here and I see very little inquiry as to the thinking of contributors. Lots of questions but I don't see real probing.

So...

Sexism: Assumes male superiority.

Feminism: Assumes gender equality.

Stereotypical sexist remark: Your thinking seems cloudy today. Are you on your period or something?

Q: What statement can be made by a female to a male that carries the same inequitable punch that is intended to demean?

Make a list.

The closest parallel I could think of was “You’re thinking with your dick.” It’s an insult that uses a part of the body, but it doesn’t pack the same inequitable punch. It doesn’t reinforce a stereotype that has kept men out of positions of power.

Bingo bango. It preserves male dominance. Which I think (look up there) is a function of sexism.

[Jersey Girl]

Hey your thinking seems really cloudy today. Whatsamatter? Not getting any?

Even that, objectifies women and places them in a submissive role.