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Re:Genders.wtf by counttheforks on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @12:31PM (#34341304)
They'll survive being addressed by their name. Much better than systematic sexism.
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Re:Genders.wtf by CrazyPyroLinux on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @12:46PM (#34341611)
Devil's advocate: They'll also "survive" being "misgendered." Maybe embarrassing/rude event, to be avoided if possible, but not everything has to be "systemic -ism."
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Re:Genders.wtf by shakesbeard on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @12:51PM (#34341710)
You may wanna read up on honorifics [0]. That stuff is cultural and you'll be persevered as unprofessional or even non-trustworthy by failing to properly use it.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honorific

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Re:Genders.wtf by counttheforks on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @01:11PM (#34342067)
Not allowing women to work is also cultural. Doesn't mean it's something we should support.
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