It seems that (perhaps because of Feminism), white women (even very young ones) don't like being called or referred to as "girl" in any context. In contrast, it seems that black women don't mind in some limited contexts (e.g., a guy flirting by saying "Hey Girl, how are you doing?"). Has anyone else noticed this? If so, have you made relevant observations about Asian women or Latinas?
2007-08-02 20:52:55 · 16 answers · asked by TallChocolate69 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I have noticed no such racial distinction. Women do not like being called a 'girl' past the age of 18 because it is inaccurate, and implies immaturity.
It is possible that some women have become so used to being referred to as a girl that they no longer bother to protest, even though they do not like it.
2007-08-03 08:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by deblincsfem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a white female, and I don't consider being called a girl in the context that you referred to in your question as bothersome.
I often refer to close friends and family of the female gender as "Hey Girl, what is new?", and have never been corrected on this issue.
It may just be in my area, but I don't see this as an issue.
2007-08-08 20:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by ddkmom3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HATE being called girl - it goes back to the days of slavery when Black women were not given respect and everyone - INCLUDING children were allowed to call Black women girls. I correct people - mainly men who do it - and let them know that it is offensive! When a Black man says "Hey girl... I look around for a child and tell him so if he is looking at me.
2007-08-09 18:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by spcn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I notice in the workplace that those who are on the bottom of the pecking order are often referred to as 'girls' (Give it to the girls to type ) and 'boys' (go ask the boys in the mailroom). This is rarely heard in the boardroom or in normal business in professional circles where people are more likely to be treated as responsibile and respected.
It implies professional immaturity and is a no-no.
However, many people still use these expressions on themselves to imply comradery. and this is fine. While it propbably still implies a modicum of immaturity, the implication is more one of 'lets have some fun.
Okay girls and boys?
2007-08-04 08:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by AJ... Australia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is it that you have had experience with enough of the population to make a generally dam*ing statement like that. Are you talking about the women in your neighborhood, or maybe in the club you hang out at? What say we leave the generalizations to the bigots, huh?
2007-08-11 02:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by Ice 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Heyyyyyyyyy,
I'm black and don't like to be called girl either, as well as my Asian sister-in-law and some of my spanish speaking friends!
2007-08-03 04:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by JESSICA G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probably because they are not used to it in Australia we dont get called girl its an american thing that hasnt caught on here.
2007-08-07 05:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by gypsyirel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm white and I have no problem being called girl.
2007-08-11 03:23:55 · answer #8 · answered by michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many white women say stuff like, "Girl, you look good today!" We borowed it from black women because it sounded cute and sista-like!
Many of us don't like being called "Baby," when our names will do just fine.
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2007-08-03 03:58:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, it makes me feel young as opposed to 'old woman. '
2007-08-10 21:21:42 · answer #10 · answered by Nan74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋