3 ms·
Yes, they evolve but only if wider society accepts it. And in this case, most people don't consider that it's reasonable to change the phrasing. This way leads
by chris_wot 1y ago
Yes, they evolve but only if wider society accepts it. And in this case, most people don't consider that it's reasonable to change the phrasing.
This way leads to people writing blog posts about firing workers they don't employ because they used gender non-neutral language in technical posts.
- const_cast 1y agoI think wider society has accepted it. For these terms in medical literature, they're already in use and have been for decades now.
- chris_wot 1y agoThis isn’t medical literature. What will you do when someone writes how they want and won’t conform to your opinion?
- const_cast 1y agoNothing. I'm just explaining why words evolve and why we choose to use more precise language. If you want to be more vague I certainly won't stop you.
- Cthulhu_ 1y ago> And in this case, most people don't consider that it's reasonable to change the phrasing. You're positing an opinion as statistical fact; the reality is that most people do not care.