Mudcat Café message #2771416

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Thread #125221 Message #2771416
Posted By: McGrath of Harlow
22-Nov-09 - 07:00 PM
Thread Name: BS: Usage: -ess suffix for female operatives
Subject: RE: BS: Usage: -ess suffix for female operatives

Obviously the -ess ending indicates that the person concerned is female - but why should that be seen as "belittling" except by someone who thinks women are inferior?