“The term boy is reserved for young males, bellhops, and car attendants, and as a putdown to those males judged inferior. “Boy” connotes immaturity and powerlessness. On the other hand, women of all ages may be called “girls”. Grown females “play bridge with the girls” and indulge in “girl talk”. They are encouraged to remain childlike, and the implication is that they are basically immature and without power.” — Gender Stereotyping in the English Language, Laurel Richardson
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 21:27:06 +0000
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