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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by ebfe on Sunday March 16, 2014 @08:52PM (#7412213)
"...one of your most valuable business resources is your accountant"

Do you consider that statement equally objectifying? If not, why?

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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by ZoF on Monday March 17, 2014 @07:54PM (#7418966)
Yes, I do.

I think it's perfectly fine to objectify a role though... An accountant is an object after all.

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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by ebfe on Tuesday March 18, 2014 @01:42PM (#7423559)
Is "wife" not a role as well?
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