to object to terms such as manageress or authoress?

[MaundyBra]

It was mentioned on another thread but was really a side issue, so I've started another one.

bemybebe I think we are on the same page : in media circles people want to treat actors with respect (after all they are the top of the media pyramid). Hence as you say, 'actress' is not acceptable in professional media circles.

But outside the media world, for the man/women on the street female actors are NOT held in universal respect. that's why, out in the wider world, we still hear them referred to as 'actresses'.

Surely a job title is in fact a job title and it doesn't matter which gender has the job they should then inherit the title? Then again, if women hate the "ess" does that mean they are willing to share what is traditionally a "mans'" title?

SGM, what I tried to say (and failed) is that the wider UK public has not yet adopted "actor" term for female actors, which is so much a norm in professional circles.

Its not a mans title though, thats the point. Manager doesn't mean man, we don't need a seperate one for Lady-Manager.

Which is why I said traditional.

For e.g policeMAN was well used before police officer, likewise for host/hostess etc

My point being why don't ALL the titles ALL become the "female equiv" like hostess and actress and manageress etc

LotM "why don't ALL the titles ALL become the "female equiv" like hostess and actress and manageress etc"

Because "between the legs anatomy" is not relevant to person acting in the professional capacity. Unless "hostess" is a euphemism for providing services, where it does matter.

i don't give a shit - far more important things to think about

then what the fuck are you doing posting about it then, go worry about world peace or something.

hehehehe

LotM

"Because "between the legs anatomy" is not relevant to person acting in the professional capacity. Unless "hostess" is a euphemism for providing services, where it does matter."

I will also add, so that you understand. Oscar ceremony HOST even if female, a HOSTESS is in a seedy mens' club in downtown Moscow.

apols if someone's already said this, haven't got time to read the whole thread, but how about the expressions "male nurse" and "male model" - that effin' annoys me too.

Many titles are snobbery laden. I would not think Actress and and actor
are that way inclined.

You need to keep the genders seperate especially when using a -publlic
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