https://thecritic.co.uk/the-major-implications-of-minor-sexism/

This week it was announced that Hooters — the “breastaurant” chain where patrons are served by young women wearing tight tops and shorts — are planning to open a branch in Newcastle. Feminist groups such as Filia have raised objections, but of course they are met with the same old “silly women fussing over trivia” responses. Speaking to the Guardian, owner Johnny Goard insisted “we’re not offensive in any way […] We do kids eat for free on Sundays”. The implication being what is wrong with those miserable, humourless feminists? Imagine not wanting children to have a free Sunday dinner! One where Dad gets some extra entertainment on the side! Not quite the Taliban, is it?

To my teenage son, minor sexism is silly. It’s bantz. It doesn’t have to “mean” anything. It is practically invisible, hence when I say something, I know I sound a bit mad.

I also know that I wouldn’t if more people were saying it. Instead of leaving unfashionable mothers to have unfashionable conversations, wouldn’t it be great if more of the self-appointed gender experts were willing to share the load?