How often had I overlooked women's contributions ? - eviltoast
    • Juno@beehaw.org
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      8 months 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