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Dramatic is used to describe a woman who expresses passion or enthusiasm for a subject or situation. It plays into the stereotype that women are oversensitive and dramatise situations due to their inability to think rationally.
In the Nike ‘Dream Crazier’ campaign Serena Williams expressed, “When we show emotion, we’re dramatic” calling out how women competing at a high level can’t show their dedication to their sport in the same way that men can.
In the Nike ‘Dream Crazier’ campaign Serena Williams expressed, “When we show emotion, we’re dramatic” calling out how women competing at a high level can’t show their dedication to their sport in the same way that men can.
At first, he thought she was being dramatic, but then he realised she just had a lot of enthusiasm for the job.
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Get the Dramatic mug.Bubbly is used to describe a woman who is outgoing, friendly and funny. Rather than using those words (as you would for a man), saying ‘bubbly’ is a way to subtly demean these admirable qualities in a woman.
Bubbly is best used to describe a bottle of champagne rather than a female colleague’s personality. Gendered language can affect women’s confidence and ability to be themselves in the workplace.
Bubbly is best used to describe a bottle of champagne rather than a female colleague’s personality. Gendered language can affect women’s confidence and ability to be themselves in the workplace.
He stopped using the word bubbly to describe his female colleagues, when he learned it was a consolation-prize compliment.
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Get the Bubbly mug.Bossy is a patronising way to describe a woman who takes up space and speaks her mind. Women in leadership are always at risk of being branded ‘bossy’ and the use of this word can deter women from seeking positions of authority.
Beyoncé explained, “I’m not bossy. I’m the boss”, as part of the 2014 Ban Bossy campaign which addressed the confidence gap between young girls and boys and aimed to encourage girls to lead.
Beyoncé explained, “I’m not bossy. I’m the boss”, as part of the 2014 Ban Bossy campaign which addressed the confidence gap between young girls and boys and aimed to encourage girls to lead.
He realised that the bossy young girl displayed the same qualities as the little boy being praised as a natural leader.
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