A Guide to Gender: The Social Justice Advocate's Handbook

by Sam Killermann

That said, labeling someone a misogynist, sexist, bigot, racist, etc. is a weaponized way to use language, and we might be better off reserving those labels for situations with sufficient evidence, discussion, and after offering room to grow (i.e., not after just one comment). Otherwise it will quickly make someone who’s trying to learn (even if stumbling at it) shut down, go on the defensive, or worse.