To many, the phrase master bedroom is associated with slavery and evokes imagery of violence against people of color. Its a repetitive reminder of slavery and plantations, Donnell Williams, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, said. I dont feel that its proper, and Im glad someone brought it up. The origins of the phrase do not appear to come from the era of slavery. In fact, the term was first used in 1925, according to Merriam-Webster. Real-estate brokerage Trelora meanwhile cites the earliest known reference to a master bedroom as appearing in a 1926 Sears advertisement for a pre-fabricated home. Back in 1995, under the Clinton administration, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ruled that use of the term master bedroom was not considered discriminatory under the Fair Housing Act. And some peoples objections to the phrase dont stem from concerns about its racial implications. One definition of the word master is a male head of household, according to Merriam-Webster. Based on the discussion that took place, more members viewed the terms as sexist than racist, although some did view them as racist, the Houston Association of Realtors noted in discussion of the name change. Others didnt personally view them as sexist or racist but believed we should change the terms for anyone else who might find them objectionable. The consensus was that Primary describes the rooms equally as well as Master while avoiding any possible misperceptions.
A lot of this shit has no basis in actual history or facts, and is just about being easily "triggered" by even the slightest perceived (not actual) micro aggression.