Anyone else find this sexist?

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Wa

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No, most languages use “his/him” as the go to because languages were made that way.

B

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Ideally it would say "their" and it just shows deep rooted sexism in our language and culture.

Be

Beth • Apr 23, 2020
It could also simply say, "Will".

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No

Sa

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Going to need way more context!

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J • Apr 22, 2020
I looked it up. It’s an online quiz that starts by setting out three trails, one of nails, one of glass, one of fire, and then asks which one you would pick. Then it just asks personality and identification questions. It seems like a weird quiz

St

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In english yes it's weird. Why didn't they use their People gotta stop throwing the word oppressed and offended everywhere. Only because something sat weird with you doesn't mean you're feeling offended or oppressed by it. Get a grip yall

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🌹B • Apr 23, 2020
Or simply recognizing somthong as sexist doesnt equate to taking offence either lmao. always seems to be the people who are qucik to scream at people for being offended and sensitive are actually the most sensitive and offended lmao.

Sh

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Yes. It’s just another example of patriarchy being exhibited through culture/language. In this case, they could have easily said “willpower” instead of “his will”. As others have pointed out, male is usually the default in the English language, but that is only because of the patriarchy the language was built upon. We could be trying to change that, in fact, I think we slowly are. This discussion is a case in point

lk

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No, why would it be? Because one of the answers contains the word 'his'? That's a long reach.

ma

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Nope. Not at all.

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Yes. as a lot of language is.

Le

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No 🤔