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10. If it's a derogatory context, and therefore disparaging and/or disrespectful, one cannot

Fri Oct 7, 2016, 08:52 PM

Oct 2016

help but view the use as misogynistic, but that's just a truism.

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So I am curious DU. Can we now agree that the word "pussy" is misogynist? [View all] boston bean Oct 2016 OP

What if a woman uses the word? Doodley Oct 2016 #1

Is it being used in a misogynistic context. You know derogatory? boston bean Oct 2016 #2

I have a problem with word bans Stinky The Clown Oct 2016 #3

So do cock and dick and balls violate the TOS as well? emulatorloo Oct 2016 #8

Is it misogynistic or sexist? If so, yes. boston bean Oct 2016 #9

Yes depends on usage thanks emulatorloo Oct 2016 #13

As a male, I have always found that word to be vile. Trust Buster Oct 2016 #4

I don't understand why it's derogatory. They are amazing! NightWatcher Oct 2016 #6

I've always believed that. Texasgal Oct 2016 #7

i found out the hard way jodymarie aimee Oct 2016 #11

What makes it misogynist? TCJ70 Oct 2016 #12

Is the word "cock" misandrist then? davidn3600 Oct 2016 #14

Is it? boston bean Oct 2016 #16

Vulgar yes. MicaelS Oct 2016 #17

R. Crumb & his Cheap Suit Serenaders - My Girl's Pussy Brother Buzz Oct 2016 #18