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Randy D

Mr. Miss. Ms. Mrs.

In English, there is generally no distinct title for an unmarried man that differentiates him from a married man. (For the purposes of this conversation, widowhood is not being addressed.)

For example, these languages follow the same pattern, boys and men share the same title, yet there is a difference in how unmarried and married women are titled. Spanish: Señor, Señorita, Señora.
Tagalog: Ginoo, Binibini, Ginang.



In most of the world’s languages, are there more choices in the distinctions in titles of girls and unmarried women and married women than there are for boys and men, just like there are in English?
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Posted - February 9, 2021
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  • 8214
    That is one reason for a wedding ring or an engagement ring if you are not married yet. 
      February 9, 2021 4:23 PM MST
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  • 34452
    Ok. 
      February 9, 2021 4:35 PM MST
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  • 7408
    Lol
      February 9, 2021 5:27 PM MST
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  • 16838
    There are in all the languages I know.
      February 9, 2021 5:55 PM MST
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  • 11105
    Women got their status from their relationship to a man, thus the need for different titles. 
      February 9, 2021 7:29 PM MST
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  • 53526

     

      Yes, thank you, I know the purpose and/or reasoning behind the differences, my question is to whether or not anyone is aware of other languages in which that pattern also exists. 

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      February 9, 2021 7:54 PM MST
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  • 44654
    You didn't ask a question.
      February 9, 2021 7:58 PM MST
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  • 53526

    Read it again, the question mark should be a clue. 

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      February 9, 2021 8:01 PM MST
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  • 44654
    The tone of the sentence doesn't imply a question.
      February 9, 2021 8:03 PM MST
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  • 53526

      Keep arguing if you so desire, it’s your right. I think you’re grasping.

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      February 9, 2021 8:05 PM MST
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  • 44654
    Nah...just a mild distraction...I have nothing else to do.
      February 9, 2021 8:09 PM MST
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  • 11105
    I only read the first part of a question. You need to be more concise.
      February 10, 2021 7:18 AM MST
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  • 44654
    Dude...we don't matter. Deal with it. We are sperm donors and suppliers of paychecks and health insurance.
      February 9, 2021 8:00 PM MST
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  • 53526

     

      Actually, many people, women and girls especially, might argue that the phenomena I mention is evidence that male-domination of cultural and social norms dictates that they themselves are shortchanged in this area, as opposed to it being a positive for them, it is restrictive and/or demeaning.  
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      February 9, 2021 8:03 PM MST
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  • 44654
    Good point...we still don't matter. This comes from my own personal experience. I only mattered in my Navy career. Long story, shipmate.


    This post was edited by Element 99 at February 10, 2021 11:43 AM MST
      February 9, 2021 8:05 PM MST
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  • 11105
    Really? You think being an incubator and sammich maker is more respected than being the breadwinner?
      February 10, 2021 7:21 AM MST
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  • 53526

     

      Wait a minute, Jane S, you incubate?  Restraining orders or not, I’ll be right there!

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      February 10, 2021 7:40 AM MST
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  • 10052
    Seems so. 

    I guess men have always made a habit of hiding their marital status from scrupulous women who wouldn't knowingly entertain a married man. I guess historically more men might have respected each other enough to let other dudes know if they were 'claimed'. 

    Thanks, Randy D. I'll file this under things to be pissed off about when I feel the need for a little outrage. 

      February 10, 2021 4:41 PM MST
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