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An observation on word choice, which I posted (with a few minor differences) on Facebook yesterday:

“Chauvinism,�� “sexism,�� and “misogyny�� are not, for a careful writer, interchangeable. If you’re looking for the word with the greatest impact, you’re likely to choose “misogyny,�� but you ought to be aware that, though milder definitions can be found, the roots of the word add up to “hatred of women.�� If hatred is really what you’re describing, fine, but if it’s only prejudice or discrimination...