Men who are ‘too nice’ to women are called ‘simps.’ Why this insult is problematic.

Many of us are familiar with the jokes about “whipped” husbands or phrases like “nice guys finish last.” But these “nice guys” now have a new insult to contend with: the controversial slang term “simp.”

Derived from the word “simpleton,” the popular term began as a way to mock men who pander to women in an effort to sleep with them. But over time, the term has evolved, and “simp” is now often used to refer to anyone who treats a woman with kindness and respect.

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