Arman · 8 answers · 4y

Do you sometimes use sexist phrases like "Don’t be a pussy" or "Grow some balls"? I sometimes see even women use them. Are these phrases sometimes considered 'not sexist'? Can you give me some examples when it's OK to use them?

I've used the former phrase sometimes ironically knowing that it's rooted in misogyny, but never the latter bc you'll never catch me with balls in my mouth ! however, both phrases are rooted in misogyny, in this idea that having or not having (even as a metaphor) a particular gendered part makes you more or less weak.

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