Why does MN allow such sexist language?

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I've just read the Cherie Blair thread and I'm shocked at some of the sexist language.

Ugly pig. Sanctimonious bitch. Evil cow.

Why is this ok?

Why can we not use the 'n' word here on MN, but posters can use outright sexist langauage? And why do posters ignore it, just because it supports their case?

and I think babies should be bottle fed and weaned at 4 months. Oh and I'm really keen on smacking as a means of discipline.

I do think the agism on mumsnet is shocking, though. And nobody ever challenges it.

Maybe seeker is 25 and just hates the bashing of older woman on here? As I do.

And woman hating seems to be the last acceptable prejudice

Casual isms abound I suppose.

Haven't noticed more ageism thatn any other?

I think a person notices, when the groups they belong to, are being treated unfairly.

So the feminists think they're oppressed.
Men in MN think they get a hard time.
Step-mums think they have it tough.
etc.

As they'll notice if someone is horrible about something that is relevant to them more, than they would about something that isn't.

Just my opinion, so feel free to ignore.

I'll challenge it from now on

Hully - I knew you were older!

ancient grizzled crone m'dear

altho actually - older than what?

the pyramids?
sam cam?
your cat?

Trying not to offend m'dear,so using vague terms

Do you find the quality of Damart clothing has went down recently?

Ah- I see. Mo, I'm not over 60- but I am a bleeding heart liberal!

Actually, I don't think women do notice when they are treated unfairly- I think it's so normal that it passes them by. The vaguest suggestion that men are not demi gods, though, and many women are out in force.

seeker - as someone who is almost 53 (eek!) I am totally horrified and shocked by the ageism I see here - and I challenge it every time I see it.

"Oh, I'm 25 tomorrow. Am I too old to wear clothes?"

That kind of thing ...

Do you find the quality of Damart clothing has went down recently?

No, but the grammar of young people is somethign shocking

.... but this thread has made me realise that I also should have challenged the sexist language on the CB thread too, rather than just the unpleasant sentiments.

Not forgetting "my mother is nearly 50- so I'm really uncomfortable about leaving my baby with her- she just won't have the energy to look after her properly"

Oh, and "Some horrid old bitch- she must have been about 60 touched my baby's cheek this afternoon- ewwwww!"

Hully - Yes it is. Although I am old too.

BIWI - I do think it is important to challenge it. Because seekrer is right, most women don't see it

i had never heard the term 'wankstain' until this thread. i mustnt have read those 34 posts since January then

but then i am nearly 40

40 - 40 is young

Because as a SAH not yummy mummy I feel she is many of those things.
Just as her husband was a two faced lying bastard.

OK to be non sexist she's a smug, spoilt, arrogant bird.

(birds are both male and female)

Hully - Sorry for my "joke". Wasn't funny at all

star if she had been chinese would you have called her a 'slanty eyed chink'?

I doubt it. Yet her views would have been equally obnoxious to you.

So why do you defend offensive language?

Really really struggling to understand this. If our daughters behave in a way someone doesn't like , how will we feel if their boss, or their husband, or their MIL calls them 'an ugly bitch' or whatever?

don't be daft, eats

I don't mind jokes!

I agree OP, the vitriol and misogyny on both the CB thread and the Aung San Suu Kyi thread yesterday was made me and .

FGS

Do you really want all content moderated in this way in case you might be shock, horror - offended?

Why is everyone suddenly running to teacher, if you don't like it take it up on the thread.

I'm not asking for any moderation.

I simply asked the question. As a feminist.