The Coffee House

[runnah]

WHY do so many people use the word "sex" when they mean "gender"??????

What's wrong with a certain gender liking a certain car more than another?

Are we no longer allowed to point out differences between men and women?

No, it's not just the association; it's the disdain that comes along with that association that is bothersome. It's the attitude that it is shameful to be seen driving a car that is typically driven by a woman. And yet, a woman drives, say, a pick-up truck and she's suddenly all sexy and cool. Double standards are stupid.

But seriously, a Jetta is totally neutral, dude.

1. I don't find women in pickup truck sexy, now in a race car is a different story.

2. Jettas are known for being bought mostly by well off fathers for their daughters as they go to college as the cars are very safe and are German. Heck my college had at least a dozen Jettas, all driven by women. Does it make it a bad car? No. Would I be seen in one? No, cause they are boring.

 

[runnah]

It isn't even reality. Manufacturers make things to a extent gender oriented as part of design and sales strategy. she just got upset over the truth. SHE CAN

WHY do so many people use the word "sex" when they mean "gender"??????

more fun. We like that word.

Yes. I was upset over the truth. The truth that discrimination still exists.

How is discrimination to gear a product towards a particular market?

 

[bribrius]

It isn't even reality. Manufacturers make things to a extent gender oriented as part of design and sales strategy. she just got upset over the truth. SHE CAN

WHY do so many people use the word "sex" when they mean "gender"??????

more fun. We like that word.

Yes. I was upset over the truth. The truth that discrimination still exists.

oh sure...diversion tactic.

 

[limr31]

WHY do so many people use the word "sex" when they mean "gender"??????

I didn't use it incorrectly. Sex is biological. Gender is cultural.

Right.... and aren't we discussing cultural stereotypes?

We are, but I used the word in regards to idiocy. I said it exists in both sexes. I meant 'sexes' and not 'genders.' I wasn't talking about cultural stereotypes; I was talking about biology.

Though, the statement holds even if we change it to 'gender.' It just changes the meaning to something I did not intend to say.

 

[limr31]

1. I don't find women in pickup truck sexy, now in a race car is a different story.

2. Jettas are known for being bought mostly by well off fathers for their daughters as they go to college as the cars are very safe and are German. Heck my college had at least a dozen Jettas, all driven by women. Does it make it a bad car? No. Would I be seen in one? No, cause they are boring.

Jettas are known to you to have that association. No such thing exists where I live. Not that I know of. My sister had a Jetta (that she bought herself.) So did my brother (as well as four different Rabbits.) My father (a European mechanic) LOVED them. I had both male and female friends who have driven Jettas.

My father did buy my sister a VW, though. A diesel mint metallic green Dasher. Thing was a piece of crap but it was fun to drive.

 

[limr31]

WHY do so many people use the word "sex" when they mean "gender"??????

I didn't use it incorrectly. Sex is biological. Gender is cultural.

How do you disagree with a definition?

noun

1. 1.
   the state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones).
   "traditional concepts of gender"

 

[tirediron]

How do you disagree with a definition?

Usually I grab it by the collar, shake it a couple of times and shout, "I disagree with you!" in it's face.

 

[snerd]

I think Cabin Fever is upon us. A lot of emotion hanging in the air around here................ just waiting to explode on some poor sap! Someone pop open that emergency bottle of chill pills. That's it........... relax. Breathe deep. Exhale. Hmmmmmm........... I always knew that crap didn't work!!!

What's red, and bad for your teeth?

A brick.

Acackackack!!!!



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[bribrius]

WHY do so many people use the word "sex" when they mean "gender"??????

I didn't use it incorrectly. Sex is biological. Gender is cultural.

How do you disagree with a definition?

noun

1. 1.
   the state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones).
   "traditional concepts of gender"

whats the best and cheapest place for me to send rolls of film to get developed.....

 

[tirediron]

WHY do so many people use the word "sex" when they mean "gender"??????

I didn't use it incorrectly. Sex is biological. Gender is cultural.

How do you disagree with a definition?

noun

1. 1.
   the state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones).
   "traditional concepts of gender"

whats the best and cheapest place for me to send rolls of film to get developed.....

Lenny's!

 

[snowbear116 47]

Good morning. Hopefully everyone got a nice, restful sleep and we can leave the bickering in the noob section
Green Mountain Dark Magic this morning. I have to go into the office today - meeting with the Chief on the smoke detector program.

Later.

 

[sm4him]

Well, those last few pages were some heavy reading for a first cup of coffee!

All I know is, I drive a Chrysler Sebring convertible, in sort of a goldish color, and it would simply not be possible for me to care any less whether women or boys drive it more. ;-) *I* drive mine, and I love it!

 

[sm4him]

Good morning. Hopefully everyone got a nice, restful sleep and we can leave the bickering in the noob section
Green Mountain Dark Magic this morning. I have to go into the office today - meeting with the Chief on the smoke detector program.

Later.

Good morning, Charlie!!
Hey, you didn't tell us you'd been to London lately:
Is it real Polar bear roams through streets of London - WFLA News Channel 8

 

[sashbar]

Is it me, February or this forum got really exceedingly boring dull? I think we urgently need some holy war about some pointless image or something. Can someone stir it up please? Throw some **** at the fan? Start a thread about paedophile photogs talking images other peoples' kids? Moronic street shooters with consideration for others privacy? Canon being ****? 85 mm being too short for a portrait? Another thread about d750? People, do something, do not let us rot in mutual appreciation. Photography is fun after all. Guys, this forum is seriously underperforming atm.

 

[sm4him]

Is it me, February or this forum got really exceedingly boring dull? I think we urgently need some holy war about some pointless image or something. Can someone stir it up please? Throw some **** at the fan? Start a thread about paedophile photogs talking images other peoples' kids? Moronic street shooters with consideration for others privacy? Canon being ****? 85 mm being too short for a portrait? Another thread about d750? People, do something, do not let us rot in mutual appreciation. Photography is fun after all. Guys, this forum is seriously underperforming atm.

'kay. You go first. Then, when you get banned, we'll get some excitement going talking about you.