[jimt1234]

I care. I think a lot of people care about using language that isn't offensive or promotes asshole-ism. For example, the other day I heard my 7-year-old nephew say "wife beater", referring to one of those sleeveless undershirts. I've used that phrase for years, thinking nothing of it. But, do I want my 7-year-old nephew casually using the phrase "wife beater"? Nope. And, call me a libtard, but I don't think anyone should casually use the phrase "wife beater", including myself, as doing so just helps normalize beating on women.

[quesera]

I agree that no one should use that term -- but simply because it's ugly, not out of concern that it might normalize spousal abuse. It does not, and never has.

If anything, it denigrates the subcultures in which the garment is popular. They probably don't need protection from language tut-tuts like us though.

And ironically, I hear the term most frequently from women, many of whom are now married and so, are wives. Still, it grates every time.

[hammyhavoc]

The term "wife beater" isn't really in common use in the UK, but I do hear it in a lot of shows. I never thought to look it up, and I'm honestly surprised it's still said. https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/wife-beater-shirt-domest...