As people age, they don't always "keep up" on all the social changes. McCarthy clearly didn't. I've met a lot of old folks say things that would be gaffes, outdated, or otherwise out of step with the current social norms.
I'm middle aged, and have started to notice myself falling into these patterns, particularly regarding transgender people and some LGBT issues. I've never been in a situation where these issues were so prevalent that I "just know" the right thing to do. I used to be educated on the issues, so I could be conscious about them. Now, I'm in need of more education. I ask more questions.
I'm also a sexist. I don't mean a raging sexist or "bro", but as things have gotten better for women, I don't know if I'm as free of sexism as younger men.
It's an uphill battle for everyone, to shed old habits and develop new ones.
Props to you for owning up to being a sexist. I am too. Pretty much everyone has sexist and racist biases. It's the sea we swim in. I wish more people would face up to it like you. Some conversations would be easier if people didn't get their feelings so hurt by being called sexist.
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As people age, they don't always "keep up" on all the social changes. McCarthy clearly didn't. I've met a lot of old folks say things that would be gaffes, outdated, or otherwise out of step with the current social norms.
I'm middle aged, and have started to notice myself falling into these patterns, particularly regarding transgender people and some LGBT issues. I've never been in a situation where these issues were so prevalent that I "just know" the right thing to do. I used to be educated on the issues, so I could be conscious about them. Now, I'm in need of more education. I ask more questions.
I'm also a sexist. I don't mean a raging sexist or "bro", but as things have gotten better for women, I don't know if I'm as free of sexism as younger men.
It's an uphill battle for everyone, to shed old habits and develop new ones.
Props to you for owning up to being a sexist. I am too. Pretty much everyone has sexist and racist biases. It's the sea we swim in. I wish more people would face up to it like you. Some conversations would be easier if people didn't get their feelings so hurt by being called sexist.