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by 35bge57dtjku 3214 days ago
> 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.

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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.