I mean, there’s technically nothing inherently sexist about referring to a woman as “shrill,” and yet there is sufficient cultural context that you’ll get called out if you do so.
(I have literally never heard of vocal fry until today, and the additional context with which it has been discussed over the last several years is fascinating to discover.)
If someone says shrill women are annoying, is that person a sexist? I’m honestly asking because I don’t know where the people on the receiving end of this draw that line.
Edit: whoops, just saw this moved. Please throw this post over there too, if you could.