I just written a post for tomorrow morning. When I clicked the spell-check, I got a bunch of blue lines under the word s “ladies” and “lady”. I was curious, so I clicked the “Explain” button…
Here’s what it says:
Reword lady
Bias words and phrases may express gender, ethnic, or racial bias. These can turn people off. Bias-free language has the same meaning and treats people with respect.
Replace lady with
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woman
What sort of uneducated knave would assert such a thing?
The word “lady” is a term of respect meaning:
A well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior.
If you would care to verify the definition click here.
As a Christian, I do not care much for being politically correct. Being a Christian is not politically correct, nor is the Bible… Why would I have any interest whatsoever in following the crowd?
We often ask what has happened to civility in this world, well it has been crucified on the cross of political correctness.
Count me out, I’d rather be respectful than “correct!”
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Being called a lady was always a sign of respect in my life – but woman is a female… without reference to her refinement…. I wouldn’t want to be called other references that people use day in and day out on Facebook and other Media….. “B**ch C*nt, W*tch, .. just to name a few….. People can get away with that… but lady is bias…. hmmmmmmmmmmm I’m with you Don – let’s be respectful….
I left out hoe…
OK, we will be respectful
LOL – literally and agree.
Thanks!
Just curious what word processor are you using that has this feature?
It was WordPress spellcheck (you need to have grammar check enabled)
Hahahahahahahahahahaha ……. I have to admit all I could do is laugh at that. Now Don, calm down!
Come on now, a good rant once in a while is lots of fun!
Brother Don, I have a husband that is black, not African-American, but Black American, and he actually gets offended if someone uses the ‘politically correct’ word. He will correct them, albeit politely, by saying, “I am a black American” and that’s that.
I certainly do not mind being called ‘a lady’ and although at times I may not exhibit certain ladylike behavior, a lady is what I am, and for sure a woman also.
Just thought I’d share this and support your rant.
Blessings, N
Thanks N!
Amen!!
Bless you, Skye
You as well. I hope I did not confuse….this is my photography/devotional blog. I usually comment for you under my poetry blog.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!! Keep blessing!!!
Thank you for this wonderful blog, sir. I have been always confused about being politically correct and you have inspired me to rather respectful than correct… thank you.
Can we really go wrong being respectful?
Oooh, I have so often had much to say on this, I even argue it over with my husband. He calls me a a lady. I hate it, I am a woman. If the female is referred to as “woman” in the bible, it is perfectly respectful and correct for me. Further, “lady” was a term used for titled females, I am not titled so don’t wish to be referred to as a lady.
Fair enough. If you’re from a country that has or had titles, I can see that one.
AMEN, brother Don!
Thanks Dennis! I hope you two are doing well!
Preach it, bro! …or is that “man”… or “gentleman” … Who invented political correctness, anyway? They need to get a life! 🙂
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Yep!
Many thanks to you for your support of my blog. I have read some of your blog and understand your frustration. The Book of Revelations tells us we are going to Hell in a hand basket. So let’s stay in the Word, trust in Jesus and don’t let anyone tell us anything different. God Bless.
I agree totally, simply political correctness has gotten so everyone is afraid to speak – you’re bound to upset somebody somewhere.
That’s right… and I would add that is also the point; silence anyone with a different view by making them afraid to speak
Another excellent point! I’ve found the same political correctness creeping into my word processor also, to the point it suggests using “one” instead of “he” or “she”, stating it is less gender specific and therefore will apply to more readers. It does NOT, however, recognize when you are actually using the pronoun he or she correctly to describe a person whose name you just referenced. Ridiculous.
To echo some of the other responses, I have to add that living in Arizona I have friends who are what the PC describe as Native Americans, none of whom wish to be called Native Americans. One friend laughed saying they didn’t ask to be called Native Americans any more than they asked to be called Indians; but that given America’s history of atrocities to the Indians, they don’t want to allow people to sweep that under the rug by allowing that word to drop from the common vocabulary, lest everyone forget.
One more thing quasi-related to someone else’s response. I have 3 nephews so I have seen The Avengers multiple times and I must vent this frustration about it. Joss Whedon is known for writing roles for strong women, which is why I was FLOORED at the phrase that Loki calls The Black Widow at the end of his big speech when he thinks he is making her cry. I will not repeat it here, but suffice it to say it is worse that the c-word; in fact it is the vilest form of the c-word and in my book it is hate-speech against women. Usually Mr Whedon’s shows involve swearing in other languages (Chinese or Russian) which I don’t like but I am moderately comforted by the fact that children watching them are unable to look them up online since they do not have a keyboard or language skills that support doing so. The phrase used in The Avengers is a British phrase, and while less familiar in the U.S. it is easily looked up online by the 12-yr old boys who are the targets of superhero action movies. I am furious that a young generation of boys have been exposed to such hateful language.
Yes sir, another day in paradise!
Thanks for your contributions!
Your rant is well taken and ever so well expressed. Rant on! Brother Don.
Thanks, I’m sure something will come along…
Finally, someone else said it! I had exacrtly the same thing happened to me when I used the term “lady” to refer to my grandmother. Ummm, I think I would know how she acted. Then again the spell checker tells me I ought to use “sense” instead of “scents” when refering to the soap that I make. Haha.
Thanks, that’s pretty funny
Thanks for your Like of my post. I was thinking of political correctness this morning so this post was helpful in that regard. Some day I may try to write on the subject. I am still trying to figure out how to separate love and respect for the people designated while pointing out the arrogance and self-righteousness of the people who create the designations.
When you get that figured out, I’s sure love to read it!