Stop Calling Women "Females"

The more I mature, the clearer it becomes that I am indeed a part of an elite squad of wayward beings bent on chaos, destruction, and overall dastardly doings. This befuddled branch of humanity is known as men.

We think of misogynists as overtly evil villains. We characterize them to seem like they're plotting to reveal some plan to take over the world like a classic cartoon malefactor. That's just not the case. Your everyday, unassuming man exhibits misogynistic behaviors at some point, whether he means to or not. We live in a culture that normalizes this behavior. It's easy to take it on, but difficult to let it go. We need to actively work to unlearn these things in an effort to progress.

Trust me, I know it's "not all men" that are actively looking to worsen situations for those who are different from them. If you are seeking positive change, then you're not bothered by this, at all.

I am fully prepared for hit dogs to holler. I will greet them with a belly rub and a treat. I'm also looking forward to "not all men" twitter reacting and letting me know that this article "ain't gon get you no pussy, fam." Right, because I, an intellectual with top notch cologne selections and optimized outcheaness levels, am spending my free time writing articles in order to try and trick women into liking me. I pity those of you who think so little of me, in advance.

There is an ever-growing phenomenon of men deciding that they should be able to call women by whatever name they want. The name/word in question is "female." This issue is nothing new, but it was brought to my attention once again after Karlie Hustle offered Future some options for his next video.

So many females to choose from. Female snakes female dolphins female jaguars. The sky is the limit so many females. https://t.co/jPRKwCJ2lq
— Karlie Hustle (@THEkarliehustle) June 2, 2017

This caused a stir as mansplainers flooded her mentions to boastfully display their density and lack of understanding. Many couldn't wrap their heads around the concept and fought Karlie tooth and nail to tell her that she was wrong. They couldn't believe that a woman would have the information and insight needed to teach and pass knowledge on an issue regarding womanhood. If men want to listen to men more than they listen to women, let me explain. I write this to make an effort to relay their message.

What is the life altering difference between calling a woman "woman" if that's what she prefers? https://t.co/uWSnIXFTEa
— Karlie Hustle (@THEkarliehustle) June 3, 2017

People often look at things like this on a surface level. They look at this and might genuinely wonder what the problem is. The truth is, this is coded language. Men are not honoring and building up women when they call them "females." They mean to mock and deride them.

Let's be clear. People know what a word like "thug" implies. It's coded language. "Female" routinely reads as bitch when used colloquially.
— Karlie Hustle (@THEkarliehustle) June 3, 2017

Female and womanhood are not interchangeable. Something can be a female and not a woman. Reducing a woman to her reproductive organs out of contempt or as an implication of inferiority is weak and loathsome. Tracy Clayton and Heben Nigatu express valid points in 6 Reasons You Should Stop Referring To Women As "Females" Right Now.

I am not infallible. I too, am imperfect. I make mistakes everyday. Have I addressed a woman as "female" in my life? Yes! However, I think that I was in middle school and didn't know any better. I have grown since then. The things is, when I know better, I do better. It's a choice and to be a better human, you have to make it for yourself.

If a woman (or any other human being) says that they don't want to be addressed as something, then why can't men simply say, "I understand and it won't happen again."? The fact that this is even an issue is eternally annoying and oddly fascinating at the same time. Seriously, if you can call Ron Artest "Metta World Peace," then you can address a woman by something other than "female" when she asks you too.

This is all is a part of a bigger investigation of mine which I could call, "Why do men hate women?" I'm constantly bombarded with evidence that men, in fact, hate women and I'm on a quest to figure out why. Please, don't get love confused with lust. It's clear that heterosexual men like vaginas, but they often have shown that they truly have no concern with the beings that they're attached to.

Also, there is an issue of respect and ownership. Some men will disrespect or call women out of their name, then assume they are not in the wrong because they have a mother or a daughter. Do they believe that women who are attached to them are more valuable than a woman who is not? This is an ownership relationship that disguises itself as noble or an effort to protect the ones you love. Let me be clear when I say those that practice this are not noble and they are not trying to protect anyone, but them self.

Without women, we don't have anything It doesn't make sense to make their time on this earth harder than it already is. In this case, it's up to men to dismantle systems set up to offend or oppress, no matter how big or small. When women talk, listen. When they are willing to teach, learn. Act positivley on the knowledge gained. Do better.