Technical Question

[Tigers_eye]

On every Cricket match there is a Man of Match award.

What would the name of the award be in a Women cricket match? We need to make sure everyone knows about this.

Very recently Bhola became the Champs in Women One Day Domestic Cricket beating Khulna. Chamili of Bhola was the most economical bowler and highest run getter for Bhola (47 not out) and was adjudged Man of the Match. Man of the match?

http://www.tigercricket.com/Score.aspx?matchid=569

[reverse_swing]

Man also mean person or human being without reference to the human race/sex.

[layperson]

Originally Posted by reverse_swing
Man also mean person or human being without reference to the human race/sex.

Exactly !!! I did not expect this question from tiger's eye.A bit surprised.

[Murad]

i agree with T_E... it doesnt look nice for women. it should be "player of the match award" which doesnt have any sex and will be suitable for them..

[Kabir]

Originally Posted by reverse_swing
Man also mean person or human being without reference to the human race/sex.

No, that's a wrong conception. At least, from a feminist perspective. That's preceisely the reason why many people say "humankind" rather than "mankind".

The reason "man" is used to refer to both person or human being is because of the male-dominated society we're in.

I've noticed in many places they've started using "player of the match" rather than "man of the match". I think cricket is yet to adopt that, and will hopefully do that soon.

[reverse_swing]

Originally Posted by Kabir
No, that's a wrong conception. At least, from a feminist perspective. That's preceisely the reason why many people say "humankind" rather than "mankind".

The reason "man" is used to refer to both person or human being is because of the male-dominated society we're in.

I've noticed in many places they've started using "player of the match" rather than "man of the match". I think cricket is yet to adopt that, and will hopefully do that soon.

Agreed but literary man is also a person of either sex.

[MohammedC]

Sorry, Tigers_Eye bhai you have lost the plot here. Thank god this question was not asked by one of the new member of BC.
But to help every one it should be called "Player of the match" then we wont have any problem

[Rifat]

why don't we survey randomly choose 100 women cricketers around the globe to see if they objectify to this "man of the match" title. but then again, it will cost a lot of money and time and effort to do that, so we shall wait for the protest from the American feminist society. until then good bye.

[Kabir]

Originally Posted by reverse_swing
Agreed but literary man is also a person of either sex.

Well, human is

[Fazal]

Dupurer Goromey Tiger Bhaiyer Bhim roti dhoreche...

Why this thread is still in Bangladesh Cricket? Gola Dhakka diyee ekdom "Forget Cricket"-e pathiyee deya uchit.

[BD-Shardul]

I don't have any problem, bcoz a woman can become MOM.

[Fazal]

.... hmmmm... who did that? Is it ATMR, you?

[AsifTheManRahman]

Did what?

[Fazal]

Originally Posted by AsifTheManRahman
Did what?

Gola Dhakka to this thread from "Bangladesh Cricket" to "Forget cricket" ?

[AsifTheManRahman]

No, wasn't me

[Fazal]

comming back to the topic...

if its u-15 boys match, should it be "boy of the match"?

[ammark]

no...wasnt me either Fazal Bhai, if you're looking at me

[Fazal]

Originally Posted by ammark
no...wasnt me either Fazal Bhai, if you're looking at me

Then who?

[Tigers_eye]

Goromey hattey gasilam lunch time'a. 100+ bairey. So fazal bhai is right on that matha gorom hoiye jawar baparta.

However, this thread belongs to Bangladesh Cricket Forum. This is cricket related. We are educating people. So humbly request someone should kick this thread were it originated. Thank you!! Thank you!!

"Player of the match" sounds great.

[Fazal]

Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
However, this thread belongs to Bangladesh Cricket Forum. This is cricket related. We are educating people. So humbly request someone should kick this thread were it originated. Thank you!! Thank you!!

Too late... too late... ekbar Behesth theke Dojogay Jhap Diley... Behestey firey jawa ato shohoj Na.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by Kabir
No, that's a wrong conception. At least, from a feminist perspective. That's preceisely the reason why many people say "humankind" rather than "mankind".

you are absolutely correct. this issue was the originator of the androcentric fallacy argument.

i have noted that american sports tend to have less gender related terms and 'player of the match' or 'player of the tournament' is more common than man of the match.

[Sohel]

Dare I suggest "Player of the Match" or POM as a suitable alternative? Just add "Spotted Dick" and "Steak and Kidney Pie" to the awards ...

[Antora]

hmmm..... i think instead of man of the match for womens!! coz i would hate to be called a man!!! i think it should be player of the match or women of the match!!!

[Rubu]

the misconception comes because মানুষ is considered the synonym of man.

that is not entirely true. By definition মানুষ is a common gender but man is a masculine gender.

so the true synonym should have been human. so, I agree, the award should be 'woman of the match' or better yet, rename it to 'player of the match' so it applies to both.

[Nocturnal]

"Player of the Match" sounds good as an alternative.