Girls and Women

[*bratcat*]

 

[Harpoon]

it would seem to be one of those words that is ok when used by one woman to another, but less fitting when used by a man refering to a woman....

 

[sexy-girl]

doesnt bother me although sometimes it bothers me when im treated like a little girl

 

[Angel]

Is using the word "girl" when referring to a grown woman demeaning?

depends. If it's MEANT in a demeaning way then of course. But if it's an endearment or a pet name, or just cute, then no.

I'm a girly girl, but I'm definitely a woman. Did that make sense? It's too early!

LOL!

 

[cymbidia]

The older i get, the less likely i am to get all hotted up by labels.
I know what i am.
I know what i'm worth.

If you want to call me a "girl", i'll just smile with amusement at you and continue on my way. Could you card me while you're at it, though, and really make my day?

 

[Mischka]

The problem with labeling women as girls, even if no intentional harm is meant, is the underlying characteristics that such a label connotes. By definition, a girl is a child or inexperienced or immature woman. In arenas where females are attempting to gain equal footing with males, I see no benign use of the term if the males are referred to as men.

This is not to say that I do not agree with Cym - I know who I am, and I also know what I'm worth. I just don't want others to make unintentionally demeaning presumptions about me based on my gender that could affect my professional life.

 

[plasticman33]

Depends on the connotation

Hey, girl friend! Giiiirrrrrlllll! Stop acting like a little girl! Girl, I love you! You sexy girl!