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This happens in my native language as well. I really think it's time we should drop the use of the word "man" referring to "mankind". I simply say "humans" or "
by SwiftyBug 8y ago
This happens in my native language as well. I really think it's time we should drop the use of the word "man" referring to "mankind". I simply say "humans" or "humanity".
- close04 8y agoI'm for (or rather "not against" seeing how I have no stake in English language matters). But think about it, how would you in good faith interpret a sentence like "Ever since man discovered fire..."? Humanity or male? Does it still seem good faith when someone goes to the implausible but shockingly discriminatory interpretation? And do you think such a reaction helps the image of those fighting against discrimination?