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How often had I overlooked women's contributions ? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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One of the comments reads : Actually, we will probably never figure out, was it man or woman. but I thought this comment of the professor was an interesting eye opener. https://mastodonapp.uk/@MarkHoltom/112070436760917344

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[–] 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Thank you <3

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago

    Just FYI the origin of "woman" is "wife-man" which (forgive if I do these slightly out of order) was "wyfe-man" to "wife-man" to "wieman" to woman 👩

    The misogyny is built into the language. Or the common word used originates from "wife of man"

    Paraphrased source Websters word origins

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