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From: reiser@pmafire.inel.gov (Steve Reiser)
Newsgroups: sci.bio
Subject: Re: Language (was Re: Are Humans Naturally Monogamous?)
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Date: 29 Oct 90 18:10:13 GMT
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In article <67971@bu.edu.bu.edu> pamela@bu-bio.UUCP (Pamela Hall) writes:
>
>In a sci.* news board I would expect to see respect for precise and
>accurate use of words.  This is not a issue of politics, but of accurate
>communication which is essential for science (and certainly other human
>endeavors).
>
>If one wishes to refer to human male behavior, use men or man.
>If one wishes to refer to human female behavior, use women or woman
>If one wishes to refer to human behavior, regardless of gender
>differences that may arise, use human.
>
>It is clearly more accurate to say mankind, womankind or humankind,
>depending upon what is being referred to.  I have seldom found
>difficulties in substituing humankind for mankind when I really am
>discussing the behavior of humans, regardless of gender.  I am in favor
>of removing ambiguities whereever possible.  
>Pamela Hall

Why are some many woman so oversensitive about the use of words in
reference to gender. Are you so insecure that you can't accept the fact
that the first Webster's dictionary definition includes ALL of the human
race, bth MALE and FEMALE.

It is so damn annoying to listen bitching on the net about all this
gender shit.

I feel that women are equal to men. Some macho jerks don't. However, if
there are any women who feel insecure about inequality you've generated
it in your own mind. But, if you find any men or laws that contradict
what I say take them to court and you'll have my full support. But
please stop whining about petty little things like this on the net
unless you would to convince me that you're just a crybaby.

 
-- 
Steve Reiser (reiser@pmafire.UUCP or ...!uunet!pmafire!reiser)