is there some commonality among “women” that preexists their oppression, or do “women” have a bond by virtue of their oppression alone?
. I'm very new to philosophy of language — Paulm12
There need be no necessary and sufficient conditions in place for us to be able to use a word; indeed, there rarely are. This is what is meant by the term family resemblance.
Stipulating a criteria, one way or the other, is a political act. — Banno
“One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” If one agrees that a crucial part of “being” a woman is being socialized as a woman, specifically at a young age — Paulm12
There is a significant advantage physically. It is that simple. — I like sushi
In terms of medicine it is kind of important that someone let the doctors know they are trans rather than just saying they are a woman. I think this is pretty obvious? Complications could easily arise for certain diseases and such if the doctor is not made aware of their patients sex above their preferred gender specification. — I like sushi
In other words, do you think it is possible to create necessary and/or sufficient conditions for an idea like "woman" (and if so, what would those be)? — Paulm12
The panic over women is a panic over capitalism in another form — StreetlightX
so I see no issue with anyone using any toilet. — I like sushi
If I could literally change into a female overnight I would definitely give it a try (as long as I could revert back to being male). Who wouldn’t out of sheer curiosity? — I like sushi
In western society (where most people are bothered) there just aren’t that many ‘sexual predators’ to worry about. — I like sushi
3. Mentally: ??? No data or conflicting reports. — Agent Smith
The only necessary condition for using a word is that you are referring to some state-of-affairs that is not necessarily just another use of words. If not, then you aren't actually using words. You're just drawing scribbles and making noises. But it nice to see you finally admit that when you use words, you aren't actually ever saying anything, Banno.There need be no necessary and sufficient conditions in place for us to be able to use a word; indeed, there rarely are. This is what is meant by the term family resemblance. — Banno
No. Categorization is an act of reason. Finding common ground with others' categorization is an act of communication. But it is nice to see you finally admit that you see everything through the prism of politics, Banno.Stipulating a criteria, one way or the other, is a political act. — Banno
Yes, just as a doe is an adult female of the deer species. Nothing political to see here.A woman is an adult female of the human species. — NOS4A2
The problem is that in acknowledging someone's definition of "man" or "woman" that contradicts my own, would be discrediting my own identity as a man. Why should I relegate my own notions of what it means to be a man for the sake of not offending someone that is only happy when dictating what others can think or what words that they can use?It is just a case of common sense and politeness. Most people who see someone dressed as a woman will call them a woman. Maybe there are a few scarce situations where it is not clear but that can be overcome quite easily with a simple exchange. — I like sushi
Yes, just as a doe is an adult female of the deer species. Nothing political to see here.
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