Re: Political Correctness Re: Manmonth or Peoplemonth?

[Kevin McLauchlan <KMcLauchlan -at- CHRYSALIS-ITS -dot- COM>]

You said:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dawn-Marie Oliver [SMTP:Dawn-Marie -at- CONCUR -dot- COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 8:17 PM
> Subject:      Re: Political Correctness Re: Manmonth or Peoplemonth?
>
>    [snip]
>         I grew up reading everything I could get my hands on. Whenever I
>         read about "he", I didn't picture myself.  I pictured my
>         (imaginary) male twin.  He got to do all those things that I
>         couldn't, since I was a _she_.  I felt oppressed.
>
        Point taken.    I must agree.  But then... how many would dare go
further
        and examine OTHER aspects of their everyday language that keep
        their thoughts in burdensome and oppressive modes?

>         Many easily admit women are able to perform those traditionally
>         male roles (doctor, fire fighter, etc.), but until the language
>         is adapted, they aren't really backing themselves up.
>
        I wish they wouldn't use "police officer" though.
        As someone mentioned, previously, an officer is usually
        a commissioned person of Lieutenant rank or higher.

        I've actually gotten in (worse) trouble over this, as I
        once spoke too quickly to refrain from addressing one
        as "Ossifer".  My explanation fell on deaf ears, but I
        did pass the breathalyzer...  :-)

        Does "constable" work for most municipal police forces?

>  [snip]
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