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Perhaps Grannies are the ones sensible enough to fit a gear that enables them to enjoy their cycling, without being ruled by expectations based on age or gender?
Also, it's interesting how there was a similar reaction when mother-in-law jokes came under fire. Can't say that I've missed them since they went right out of fashion.Isn't it interesting how defensive people can get when asked to consider the everyday language that they use without thinking, with a view to maybe revising what they say in order to be a bit more sensitive? It's nothing to be proud of, being stuck in the rut of the linguistic past, after all.
The OP states that it is derogatory and sexist, not as an opinion but as a fact.That alone does not answer the question posed, nor does it mean we can't consider whether it's still acceptable to use the term.
Stating that it is derogatory etc didn't seem to leave much room for the discussion.I don't think that is what 'discuss' means.
That does not (IMO) stop it from being both those things.
It's not as simple as "denigrates women". Using low gears is actually a very sensible thing for most people to do. There are complex layers to do with the unstated implicit assumptions that (a) cycling is supposed to be macho and hard, not easy, and (b) therefore not suitable for women.Please answer the question posed.
Do you think"granny gear" is a sexist term which denigrates women?
If so, why?