Re: Is generalization really that bad?
If you are asking me, then I would say no. Because when you are generalizing , you are not talking about an individual, but a whole section of a society. When you criticize me directly, then I might either take offence or try and absorb the criticism in a positive manner.
For example, at work, I heard this quite a lot women managers are terrible at controlling a male team , followed with non serious attitude by some of the team fellows . I dont think I took it personally, I just continued in making myself better at management skills .
Similarly, I hear this all the time "women drivers are pathetic " do I take offence? no, instead I just focus on my driving skills.
Another one I get a lot is " BBCD typical behaviour" nope not offensive to me. I am who I am and these cannot hurt me coz its not directed directly at me.