I'm not upset, and I don't think you're a bigot. I quite adore you. That's why I was surprised to hear you expressing what I consider to be a bigoted statements.
You're right -- the word "immature" is a loaded one, and it has the effect when believed generally, of reducing one's market value -- their ability to get paid fairly when compared to someone who is "mature" (e.g., male.) Same thing with "emotional" vs. "rational" -- first, it's not true (see Joely), and second, it has that same effect of reducing one's perceived value. Men may have to deal with the fallout from beliefs like this in that they feel oppressed in being fully expressed, and for women one of the detrimental effects is that they have a difficult time in the workplace. All based on bigoted beliefs.
I'm not upset, but I won't stand by and leave remarks like that unchallenged. It's the Norma Rae Syndrome. My feelings about your opinions in no way affect my feelings for you, whom I love.
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