Feminists have complained that while 'terms of endearment are words used by close friends, families, and lovers...they are also used on women by perfect strangers...double standard' – because 'between strangers terms of endearment imply a judgment of incompetence on the part of the target'.
Feminists have criticized that while 'terms of endearment are words shared among close friends, families, and lovers...they are also used on women by complete strangers...double standard' – because 'between strangers terms of endearment suggest a judgment of incompetence towards the recipient.'