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9 Words We NEED To Stop Using To Describe Women!

9 Words We NEED To Stop Using To Describe Women!

We all know no woman should ever have to face discrimination on the basis of her gender – it’s Human Rights 101. But centuries of living in a patriarchal world might have made us immune to terms in our daily conversations that are frankly quite insulting to women and womanhood. Here are a few words that actually mean more than they appear to be – stop using them!

1. Bossy

Because it’s used to undermine strong women in the workplace – when men with a similar demeanour are hailed for their “leadership qualities”.

2. Aggressive…

… Is more often than not, a word used to describe an “assertive” woman. There’s a fine line between the two.

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3. Diva

This word trivialises the sometimes legitimate concerns of a woman – and might even stop her from voicing it out the next time.

4. B**ch

This is just an obvious one.

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5. Females

When you call a group of women “females”, you are looking at them solely on the basis of their gender. And women are much more than their organs.

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6. Hormonal

Because my monthly period does not determine my intelligence or the logic behind my reasoning. Okay?

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7. Slut

Because slut-shaming is just plain judgemental and reeks of double standards.

8. Nag

For some reason, the trope of a “nagging wife” has become commonplace in India, whether in films or in advertisements. It’s a very unfair word to call someone who might be concerned and persistent about an important matter.

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9. Doll

“You’re such a doll” sounds very sweet and harmless. But it does take on an ominous tone when you think about what a doll actually is – an inanimate object usually used for play or display. Umm, pass!

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05 May 2016

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