The use of "girl" as a generic descriptor for females is one of our society's most pernicious phrases. I've had to train myself out of it since childhood, and I really dislike society for it.
I only use "girl" for circumstances in which I would call her a "boy" if she was male.
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pet peeve
Date: May. 10th, 2007 05:02 am (UTC)From:I only use "girl" for circumstances in which I would call her a "boy" if she was male.