Phrase ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ deemed ‘degrading and designed to harm’
Kathryn Hinderaker - St Olaf College •February 15, 2019
The Pride Resource Center at Colorado State University has deemed the phrase “ladies and gentlemen†one of many “transphobic phrases†that should not be used by students.
A poster released by the center states that “transphobic slurs,†like “ladies and gentlemen†are “extremely degrading and designed to harm.†Other such harmful phrases are “real women/men,†“What’s your real name?†“transgendered†and “you don’t look trans.â€
https://www.thecollegefix.com/phrase-ladies-and-gentlemen-deemed-degrading-and-designed-to-harm/
