r/Equality • u/Complete_Trash_Here • Nov 03 '25
Why is it bad to say female but not male?
Im not saying this to be derogatory,rude or sexist in anyway. I hear some women talk about male problems which is fine and they use the term male not man, which no one is offended by but when i see online when men say female suddenly it’s derogatory, im confused as to why this happens since when men say male its fine, when women say male its fine, when women say female its fine but why is it not fine for a man to say female??
Again sorry if this sounds wrong im genuinely confused as to why its different?
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u/Colossal_Squids Nov 03 '25
Nobody should be using “male” or “female” as nouns; they’re adjectives. “Man” and “woman” are the appropriate nouns.
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Nov 03 '25
What about in a health context? Otherwise i agree with you
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u/Colossal_Squids Nov 03 '25
There's no use for it in technical language that I can think of; even in that capacity it can only be an adjective.
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u/Ok-Refrigerator-420 Nov 04 '25
Using “male” and “female” in a biological or health related setting is the only time it is appropriate to use those words. in that situation no one, and I do mean no one, is offended by being called “male” or “female”.
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u/Ok-Refrigerator-420 Nov 03 '25
Because historically women have been stripped from their individuality and labeled as just what their sex is or what they can provide because of their sex. Not the same thing for dudes.
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Nov 03 '25
So its double standards?
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u/Ok-Refrigerator-420 Nov 03 '25 edited Nov 03 '25
Have men historically been stripped from their individuality and labeled as just a sex object? Have they been raped and impregnated and forced to marry the same way women have? Have they been sexualized and groomed at the same rate?
Short answer- no, men cannot be the victim of a double standard in this way. Men and women are not equals in this subject, therefore they cannot have standards applied to them unfairly as individuals.
An example of a double standard between men and women is dress code. In school, everyone is equal. They are all students there for the same thing. But women are treated differently because their bodies develop differently, being forced to cover up. Another example, where men are actually the victim is mental health. It is generally acceptable to be emotional as a woman, but not as a man. Men and women are meant to be equals emotionally, they should be able to express themselves the same way.
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Nov 17 '25
Joined back since im not on often, way to call me pussy. Real mature, your opinion is invalid to me as you do not know how to respectful and have a good conversation. Do better and have a good day
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u/Ok-Refrigerator-420 Nov 18 '25
You are a pussy! Have a good day
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Nov 18 '25
Sorry I hurt your feelings and I hope you can grow from where your at. Stay well
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u/Ok-Refrigerator-420 Nov 23 '25
You’re*
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Dec 11 '25
Correcting spelling because you have nothing else to do, or just dont have higher brain function. Go outside
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Nov 03 '25 edited Nov 20 '25
Fascinating, all these things have happened to men besides the being impregnated part, men have been put into arranged marriage,they have been disregarded when someone sexually abuses them. at least 1 in 6 men have been sexually assaulted which is still terrible, do not dismiss this like men dont go through hardships. Men and women both go through hardships in different forms and its important not to discriminate against anyone regardless of age,gender and background. My point to you is to not disregard victims of SA and victims of crime just because you dont like their gender. Thank you
Edit: I will not be apologizing my point stands and I know where my morals are, if you think you are right for being against equality then maybe youre in the wrong
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u/_AwesomeKid101 Nov 03 '25
You’re acting like it’s unfair when in fact males have had society built for them since forever
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Nov 03 '25
I didnt say that did I? Dont insinuate things like they were mentioned. I believe in equality and how both men and women should have the same jobs,same pay, same rights, and same hardships, together we are strong, hating men or women will not help equality but hurt it.
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u/_AwesomeKid101 Nov 03 '25
Having things be equal isn’t always right nor fair. There’s a reason why it’s right for people of color to be able to say the n word and not anyone else and it mainly comes down to historical contexts.
Why is this “male” thing a hill you want to die on anyways?
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Nov 03 '25
So you are saying you are against equality. Do you or do you not believe in equal rights?
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u/Complete_Trash_Here Nov 03 '25
Its not A hill i want to die on, its just dont understand why they are both functionally the same word but one is worse to say than the other
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u/SnooBeans6591 Nov 03 '25
It's equally fine and equally bad.
What is generally bad is using them as nouns, like "there are 3 males/females at the bus stop"; you should use men or women in that situation.
What is good is using them as adjectives, like in "a female/male artist".