"Words like "ladies," "girls," "sweetie" and "dear" may seem polite or harmless, but they, too, undermine authority and impact perceptions about women's competence, says Son Hing. Their use fits into the category of what's called benevolent sexism, which attributes ostensibly positive, yet subservient traits to women, such as being nurturing or needing protection and special treatment."
Does this mean when we walk into a room full of women, we are no longer allowed to say "Good morning ladies"?
Terms you may be using that offend women at work | CBC Life
Does this mean when we walk into a room full of women, we are no longer allowed to say "Good morning ladies"?
Terms you may be using that offend women at work | CBC Life