by mere words? Don't they realize that they are the only ones who can choose how they react to something. They are choosing to be upset by words made up by men for the reason of bringing us down. If you simply stop choosing to be offended then the people calling you those names will eventually stop.. The worst part is that more women than men these days are utilizing those words as a way to put down their fellow females, how sad is that?
2006-08-15 08:01:20 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
and i am implying that6 you can simply stop being offended by a mere word, when someone calls you a b-i-t-c-h or a c-u-n-t change the meaniong of it in your mind and walk away, its your choice to be offended, take those words back for you, almost all derogatory words that are used to put women down, were once a compliment, think about that next time someone calls you those names, and say thank you, what a compliment.
and no not accusing all men, only the ones we know are doing it.
2006-08-15 08:14:42 · update #1
It is very sad!! And you are absolutely right...we are the only one's who can choose how to react!!!
2006-08-15 08:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by chickmomma5 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right in that we do have the power to choose how we react to criticism and negativity; however, even if we react at the opposite spectrum, deep down we keep wonder if that's what people really think of us. If one person continually tells us something negative after a while you can't help but to believe it. The best thing to do is stay away from people who talk down to you. Don't even put yourself in that situation. Surround yourself with positivity and it will rub off on you.
On the other hand the people who are degrading others only do that to feel better about themselves. I tend to call it dipping out of someone elses bucket to fill your own. The real question is why do some people have to continually degrade others? They are the real issue/.
2006-08-15 08:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Deanna C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, it doesn't matter what the word is--it's the intent. Any word can be nasty and hateful if you have a cruel intent behind it. Words only have the power attributed to them--you get offended by the hate people put into them, not the sounds coming out of someone's mouth. You're being awfully naive to think that you can stop choosing to be offended by some particular word--the power of that word will be transferred to something else. It's the offensive intent that people get offended by.
So we need to stop the hate to stop the offensive language. It's much harder than just censoring language, but it's important to stop the sexism and degradation.
2006-08-15 08:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get that either. Just walk away, and get a life. Not all men are bring women down. In fact I do not want to put down females at all. I hope you are not generalizing and accusing all men. That would be wrong.
2006-08-15 08:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because we are more emotional beings and "feel" what is said to us and about us. If we have not learned good self-esteem while growing up or obtained it on our own, we believe some of those words that are said. Then, we feel bad. I have been there -- left that behind, so I do understand it. and, I don't understand other females attacking, but I think that is from trying to be on the top of the heap.
2006-08-15 08:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately they may have grown up in a society or a family where this was the norm. That doesn't make it right but without guidance, preferably during their education, they are condemded to it. From a male perspective we need more people like you to lead the way in re-educating them. Respect.
2006-08-15 08:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by bob kerr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woman don't prefer to be treated this way. Believe me I have been there. We do it becuse we don't know any other way. It took many years of therapy to understand this and how to get away from this type of relationship. If you are one that is being abused mentally and or physically abused that I would suggest that you go and get counselling as soon as possible. Don't stay in that type of relationship it is not worth it.
2006-08-15 08:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by Sandra B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of women have very low self esteems and can't get up the nerve to leave. They need to be respected and show respect also.
2006-08-15 08:07:01 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is sad. I think that women have been so programmed by societal pressures that they are divided amongst themselves.
2006-08-15 08:06:59 · answer #9 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are insecure. Point blank.
2006-08-15 08:09:13 · answer #10 · answered by BlueEyezz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋