The erasure of women from online pregnancy literature

Re:The erasure of women from online pregnancy literature by bequanna on Saturday November 19, 2022 @05:19PM (#33675415)

An interesting argument. Quantum physics does a better job of explaining the universe, that’s why we use it.

Changing common language for the sole purpose of being an “ally” to some ultra small minority only serves to confuse. Quite a dumb thing to do when the best possible effect is sparing a few hurt feelings.

99% of the people who support this nonsense aren’t in the affected group and are simply trying to earn “cool points” via virtue signaling.

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Re:The erasure of women from online pregnancy literature by socialismisok on Sunday November 20, 2022 @02:48AM (#33679156)

I'm non binary. When people use the correct pronouns, understand that I prefer a gender neutral restroom, and ensure that I'm represented in surveys, it helps me feel included.

This allyship has a material, positive benefit on my life beyond just "feelings".

Trans and non binary people represent somewhere around 1-3% of people. (Some studies push it up to about 5%, others closer to 0.5%)

This makes trans and non binary folks about as frequent as wheelchair users or people with red hair. That's millions of people in America, and it's enough people that most workplaces and schools will have trans and non binary people in them.

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