Is the phrase 'ladies first' sexist?

Yes, it is. Females are people too, no matter their upper body strength. Now, I would still let a lady go first, just because it is the nice thing to do and I respect females. I'm just saying that people should not be all about women going first. I go through it all the time, being young. People put me before them. read more

How can"ladie first" or"gentlemen first" not be sexist in the context of feminism, which is supposed to adamantly oppose gender inequality, which that patently is. Still, since they are the beneficiaries of this particular inequality, plenty of feminists will extensively orate why"ladies first" is just fine. read more

"Ladies first" is not sexist. You can't care that much about the age-old rule"ladies first." It's become a part of modern society. It shows signs of a true gentleman. I don't know about you, but I'm flattered when someone at my age remembers to hold the door open. I'm usually the one holding the door open at my middle school. read more

Ladies first is a very sexist phrase because it encourages the sexist idea that females should be treated like royalty while men should worship that royalty and accept being treated like dirt! read more