Friday Five

[astarte59]

Many people make a big deal about not being "labeled." And yet, we all are, constantly.

1. Pick one label that you think does describe you (race, religion, hobby, etc.).
Proud Fandom Geek

2. Pick one label that is often put on you, that you really think is inaccurate.
"Fighter," as in "You're such a fighter."

3. Pick one label you wish could be

Comments

[anthalus]

3. Pick one label you wish could be put on you.
"Professor" as opposed to "retired professor"

Not emeriti?

[chessie_reeves]

Proud Fandom Geek

After reading that, I had to check out your profile to find out about your fandoms. *sends a geeky high five from one HP and LotR fan to another*

I don't believe in universals. Basically labels that are being used as insults by people outside a group, but have been reclaimed by people inside that group. It all depends on the usage. I'll happily describe myself as a dyke, but I don't want to hear some ignorant bigot yelling "You fuckin' dyke!"

Definitely, I don't believe in universals either. It's up to the individual person to choose their word usage and their comfort level.

I really enjoyed reading your thoughts about feminist and liberal. Too often they are associated with with negative connotations, but as you said, there are so many definitions of both words.

I used to be straight, however, but "Formerly-straight-sorta-bi-curious-lesbian" is kind of an awkward self-label, so I use "lesbian" for convenience,This is exactly the reason why I struggled with the first question and ended up choosing "human being

[carol_t]

Anyway, I like your labels :)

[angelika1972]

Professor X, huh? :-)

I am not comfortable with the words "feminist" or "liberal", but that could be because I don't know what they mean.

Interesting answers!