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          79 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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            29 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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              49 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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                29 months ago

                IMO introducing gender only to use traditional sex sterotypes to frame the discussion is sexist.

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                  19 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.