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> Treating people different based on their gender(or race) is kind of the definition of descrimination.

Not really, it's also supposed to be unjust or harmful.




Gender based etiquette is based on an idea of a weak and feeble minded gender.

Can you see how that alone is harmful in some contexts?


It is based on two ideas: that one is weak and infirm and the other is strong and healthy.

Attributing strength and health to gender identity carries with is all kind of problems for everyone involved.




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