Yes, it happens when a bunch of people use the word in a way, sort of like a democracy. And so I cast my vote for "bitch is not gender specific" as did most people who voiced an opinion in the other thread.Crissa wrote:You don't get to choose what is and isn't gender-neutral. You don't get to choose what is and isn't a racist or sexist framing. This happens outside of you.
As do the vast majority of people under 30.
Stop being old.
FYI: I did a quick poll of my various female friends real quick over the last couple days.
Then I separated by age. Obviously this is b no means statistical analysis, I don't even have a control group of men or equal each gender or whatever, not even to mention the selection bias from being my friend, or the way I worded the question (which wasn't even standardized across the numbers.)
Over 30: 66% thought it was gendered when used as a direct name calling insult (several made exceptions for "bitching" the verb, as not gendered others did not)
Under 30: 85% did not think it was gendered in use today.
Conclusion: Crissa is old.