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It used to be technically correct.

Today, it is technically incorrect, because society today acknowledges that women are full, living, breathing human beings and may in fact be referred to as such in polite conversation.

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When you know you're referring to a woman, sure. But when the gender is unclear, it shouldn't be a feminism issue. This entire argument has always seemed ridiculous to me, and I mean really, go look at the Spanish language...

What is this "women" creature that so many men speak so passionately of?

CES booth babes are apparently predominantly 'women'.

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