Pedantic not Sexist 30 March, 2012 Posted in: Mr. Waffle, Twins, Youngest ChildMichael: A woman can’t be a schoolmaster. Me: But Michael, your own teacher is a woman. Michael: No, a woman can’t be a schoolmaster. Me: Of course she can. Mr. Waffle: Can a woman be a schoolmistress, Michael? Michael: Yes, of course.