People employed at clubs, bars, or venues to keep order, prevent trouble, and remove disruptive guests.
From 'bounce,' originally meaning to hit or strike, dating back to the 1600s. The '-er' suffix makes it 'one who bounces,' and these workers became known for bouncing troublemakers out.
The term 'bouncer' got popular in the 1870s when nightlife exploded in cities, and it perfectly captures the job—physical, sudden, and one-directional out the door.
Bouncer role defaults to male; women in security are often called different names or excluded from nightlife security work. Gendered assumptions about physical competence and authority.
Use 'security personnel' or 'door staff' to include all genders. Recognize women's contributions in security and conflict de-escalation.
["security personnel","door staff","venue security"]
Women security professionals bring trained conflict resolution and often de-escalate more effectively than stereotypical 'bouncer' approaches.
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