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Phrases that glorify feminineness by using traditionally masculine type terms, such as "Powerful," "Fierce," "Strong," are: A: Great! They empower women B: Not so great! They are still praising women on masculine terms. C: Not so great! For other reasons

A: Great!
62%
B: Not so great!
15.3%
C: Not so great!
22.7%

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I wasn’t aware that “powerful,” “fierce” and “strong” were masculine terms.

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Traditionally, yes? Like power and strength have usually been ascribed to men throughout history; women get stuff like 'soft' or 'loving' or 'beautiful'

4:24 AM · Dec 6, 2017