tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post105984467103304240..comments2024-02-22T12:42:40.568+05:30Comments on Unplugged: Sexism at ToastmastersNisha Sanjeevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-23252250476629439602016-03-01T10:51:14.087+05:302016-03-01T10:51:14.087+05:30Thanks for stopping by Shanaya!Thanks for stopping by Shanaya!Nisha Sanjeevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-61484583691287543492016-02-29T11:39:32.330+05:302016-02-29T11:39:32.330+05:30This is in response to Archana sharing your articl...This is in response to Archana sharing your article with Emirates Group Toastmasters Club. And yes there is a possibility that I could be biased to the word Madam :)thanni achayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886159565625572745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-60379371743142611662016-02-29T11:34:39.827+05:302016-02-29T11:34:39.827+05:30I believe this is a world class rant with some pro...I believe this is a world class rant with some profound language in use. If you take a look at the definition of the word “Madam” in the dictionary, it is defined as below<br /><br />madam<br />1.<br />(often initial capital letter) a polite term of address to a woman, originally used only to a woman of rank or authority:<br />Madam President; May I help you, madam?<br />2.<br />the woman in charge of a household:<br />Is the madam at home?<br />3.<br />the woman in charge of a house of prostitution.<br /><br />I believe many a trigger of being uncomfortable with certain words is very personal and formed from prior bad experiences. I will give an example in my own house, where my wife uses the word “shut up” which I find very uncouth and derogatory for some odd reason. I am a big fan of the English language and the refined upper class style English. I also know that the English people use the word liberally and do not go through the same emotions as me. But I find it derogatory and cannot stand that word being used in my house maybe because it is not accepted in the refined sense of the language.<br /><br />As per the above definition, the first 2 meanings of the word are used out of respect. Unless, you are not comfortable with the third definition and have had prior experience with the word, I personally feel Madam Toast Master is perfectly fine and very very respectful.thanni achayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886159565625572745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-22043600419316770492016-02-11T22:17:17.672+05:302016-02-11T22:17:17.672+05:30Hahaha..this was a hilarious read! But the points ...Hahaha..this was a hilarious read! But the points you mentioned are very valid. Gender discrimination is a huge issue; not just in India, but all over the world.Shanaya Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053129459391925174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-13537729231104017352016-01-31T11:09:46.093+05:302016-01-31T11:09:46.093+05:30Ha ha Mr.VIP...you got me "IN". Thanks f...Ha ha Mr.VIP...you got me "IN". Thanks for the compliment.<br />Lemme check on the stats and then will reposnd in detail.. Meanwhile, husband-wife joke is my next target. It should be banned from Toastmasters... let's get innovative. Nisha Sanjeevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722103399871691090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-42088866985573803192016-01-31T11:06:27.234+05:302016-01-31T11:06:27.234+05:30It's kamm hai😉It's kamm hai😉 VIPINGEORGEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00433035508299606376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620028700471533496.post-36726197014126312692016-01-31T11:05:01.339+05:302016-01-31T11:05:01.339+05:30Men are from Mars and women are from Venus.....Toa...Men are from Mars and women are from Venus.....Toastmasters statistics show woman is 53% compared to Men47%..."Madam" is a term of showing respect to women.If this is sexism?If a man mocks about wife...or a woman mocks about....Husband then it's classified as "Relationship"....Can any women deny that they don't like being"felt special"...in simple words Agar aapko MTM...tag nahi chaiye..toh nahi..Aapke jaise khullke bolne waali...Toastmasters jam hai...Tm Nisha😉 VIPINGEORGEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00433035508299606376noreply@blogger.com