Re:"Not for Pregnant Women or Aliens" (2020)
by JoeAltmaier on Wednesday October 04, 2023 @10:39PM
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It can be hard for many of us to empathize with someone so upset they are shaking, because of some repeated pronouns.
But imagine after a lifetime of exposure to this, some folks can get sensitized. If it's not something you notice, possibly because you're a man, it simple to mock and dismiss her response.
It you feel every joke about stupid incompetent fragile women like a slap in the face, the experience is quite different. At some point you just have enough.
Suggesting some moderation in hasty dismissive comments, and more empathy.
But imagine after a lifetime of exposure to this, some folks can get sensitized. If it's not something you notice, possibly because you're a man, it simple to mock and dismiss her response.
It you feel every joke about stupid incompetent fragile women like a slap in the face, the experience is quite different. At some point you just have enough.
Suggesting some moderation in hasty dismissive comments, and more empathy.