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Why do feminists say "woman" instead of "women"?

Biffa Bacon · 2002-03-14 14:55:52

I've noticed this before that some people say "woman" when they're supposed to use the plural "women". I was reminded of this again when Nell McCafferty kept on saying "woman" instead of "women" on Questions and Answers the last day. Does anyone know why this is?

14-03-2002 2:55pm

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Biffa Bacon

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I've noticed this before that some people say "woman" when they're supposed to use the plural "women". I was reminded of this again when Nell McCafferty kept on saying "woman" instead of "women" on Questions and Answers the last day. Does anyone know why this is?

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#2 14-03-2002 3:30pm

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maybe they think they're a species apart? i.e. mankind womanking?

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