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Why are all the derogatory comments about old grannies never Grandads?

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Nannarose Tue 31-Oct-23 16:09:50

I suspect 2 reasons:
Until recently, women lived longer than men, so there were more old women about.
Misogynistic language has been part of our culture, and we are still working to get rid of it!

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BlueBelle Tue 31-Oct-23 15:58:08

What derogatory words are you talking about?

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Cambsnan Tue 31-Oct-23 14:20:23

When did the word granny become shorthand for all the bad things about aging? A grandad is never used in this way! I became a grandma in my 40s and don’t feel old even 25 years on.

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