A: I just think they should hire the best possible person for this position is all. You know we shouldn’t give positions to women JUST because they’re women!
B: Okay. We’ve reviewed the applicants and the most qualified person is a woman
A: Stupid woman getting these jobs only because they’re women ugh. I said THE MOST QUALIFIED (hint: it’s never a woman)
People like to say what sounds like positive, moderate things “I think the best person should be hired” but then they freak out if it’s not a guy. I’m tired of stuff like that essentially being a dog-whistle for racism and sexism. If you want the most qualified person to be hired, and you immediately assume a woman is never hired because she’s the most qualified, then the issue is still sexism buddy. Making yourself sound like you are for equality but only bringing it up when there is a woman involved… it’s very clear what your actual stance is.
Same with movies. “I’m tired of this sjw culture being forced on me!” but the problem is if you assume every woman in a movie is only there because of the political climate… and it’s impossible for people to make a movie with a female lead just because you want to (there is always an alternative motive apparently)… then the issue isn’t culture or anything like that, it’s just you. The issue is you.