The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #23245 Message #256683
Posted By: Jeri
12-Jul-00 - 05:35 PM
Thread Name: BS: Maven
Subject: RE: BS: Maven
I've never heard the word used negatively. I've also never heard it used to describe a man. In my experience, the word is used to describe a woman having a respected position in a social circle more than merely a knowledgable person. For example, if a woman is a ballad maven, she will not only possess a lot of knowlege, but be seen at all ballad-related events and be a person to whom people are referred when they have questions. I don't know if this interpretation is right or wrong, or whether I'm the only person who thinks this way.