Appropriate terminology

[Andrew]

No: HPFGUIDX 89530


> Let me rephrase that, the term woman isn't an insult when 
referring to
> women. In your example he would presumably be referring to men 
(although you
> do get women in the army and personally I'd have a hard time 
taking that as
> an insult if it was directed at me - because it's not, it's a 
statement of
> fact)
> 
> K

The term woman in that example would mean weakness. Women (nine-
tenths of the time) are physically weaker than men. It is an insult. 
It isn't insulting just to be called a woman. There are secondary 
meanings to verything. Ever hear "You play ball like a girl", that 
is one too.

Andrew