Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83 based; site hou2g.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxj!houxm!hou2g!js3471 From: js3471@hou2g.UUCP (J.SCRIPTUNAS) Newsgroups: net.singles Subject: Re: On the Interpretation of "girl" Message-ID: <318@hou2g.UUCP> Date: Wed, 19-Sep-84 15:00:19 EDT Article-I.D.: hou2g.318 Posted: Wed Sep 19 15:00:19 1984 Date-Received: Tue, 25-Sep-84 09:28:11 EDT References: <212@gitpyr.UUCP> Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ Lines: 29 Roy: I read your comments on the usage of 'girl.' I realize that we all have our own connotations on its usage. In a work environment, though (as well as others), I dislike (but am not hurt by) the use of the word girl when referring to professional females because I see it as condescending regardless of the intent. I see it as an Affirmative Action, as well as a personal, responsibility to state my position if I observe any sexism at work. I ask that the term 'girl' not be used independent of the attitude or intent behind its usage. Outside of work I use my best judgement. In any case, I demand civil treatment and don't focus on attitude because I can't control that. In addition, I recognize women independent of their status; be it single, married or mother. To me, any adult female is a woman. When and where they attain that status is not for me to decide (same for boys and other men), but more for them to decide. More importantly, females in the work environment are women, as are those with whom I choose to have relationships. Not recognizing them as such is insulting to them as well as to me. I have no problems seeing women as attractive females. Jerome Scriptunas hou2g!js3471