No matter what color you are, 'You go, girl' should probably go! Right along with 'You the man!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests dropping gendered praise phrases like 'You go, girl' because they reinforce stereotypes.
- In plain terms
- Stop using gender specific praise phrases.
- What can you take from it?
- Gendered compliments can be limiting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do gendered phrases help or hurt?
- How should we praise others?
Another view
Some find these phrases empowering within specific communities.
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