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I consider this sexist and will continue to use "it".

• pbhjpbhj 3y ago
  Why is it sexist, surely it is linguistic gender and has nothing to do with biological sex? Of course, you can use "it", your choice. Mind you I find the forced overlaying of sex onto language absurd, my late mother was chairman of many committees and always complained when people started calling her "chair"; I agree.
  • Symbiote 3y ago
    "sċip" is neuter in Old English. The tradition refers to some sort of mother / goddess protection the sailors are hoping for.