During a long catch up call with Megan last night, our conversation turned from engagments and med school (her) to the job hunt, unhappiness, and inequality (me). She said her fiance is having problems finding a job, and describes the experience as emasculating. I said I can relate. Interesting, said Megan. But did you know there’s no female equivalent to that word?
The definition of “emasculate”: to deprive of power or strength. In the English language, women apprently don’t have power or strength that could be stripped of them by craigslist and career builder and monster and mediabistro and…
Let’s change this, ladies. The female version of emasculate? Vaginate? Suggestions welcome. Comment below or email us at erinsammyawkward@gmail.com.
