April, I can agree with you in what you are saying here. I also think that
women no matter how mature they are will sometimes always be referred to as
"girls", whereas men or "guys" will only be called "boys" if they are
acting immaturely. At least this is what I have found in some of my
experiences. I also am experiencing in my new workplace (very small office
where I am currently the only female) where my supervisor will scold the
other men if they curse around me! I am not sure what to think about that
since it immediately puts me in the position of being a "lady" and having
to be conscious of staying within the expectations of that role. This isn't
going to be easy!
Also, I think someone here was saying something about how older women tend
to refer to themselves or other older women as "girls" or "girlfriends". In
a way I think that is not so negative because I think these women perhaps
are aware of these things and maybe feel younger or act younger than they
really are. In any case, as always this is just my opinion and I do think
this is a very intriguing direction of conversation.
kim
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> From: MISS APRIL D CLINE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: A small personal victory
> Date: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 11:48 PM
>
> I think that your small victory is a grand one. Many times where I
> work (I am a server) I am referred to as girl by my customers.
> Usually I ignore them until they can remember my name or get my
> attention in a more appropriate manner. But as someone else
> mentioned I am still one of the girls in my family. I am 20 and
> second to youngest, therefore I am still and never will be above a
> girl. Not because they are trying to hold me back but because of the
> simple fact that there are three females in me family and we are my
> parents little girls forever.
