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It's a bit unfortunate that the term for gender equality is so gender biased.


One could argue that sexism tends to be gender biased.


Certainly, but it's not completely one sided, which is why a word that is completely one sided is unfortunate. It's unfortunate because it simultaneously alienates some reasonable people who would be comfortable participating under a gender neutral term and attracts some radical people who would not be comfortable participating under a gender neutral term.


It's not completely one-sided, but I'll note that there's no reason why we need to characterize it in terms of sides. Many issues feminists rail against have implications for men's quality of life, as well. Traditional gender roles have plenty of pernicious effects on men.


That is exactly my point why a gender neutral term would be beneficial.


It's gender-specific. Raising the status of women helps men.




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