<p>Are you a politically correct writer? Do you use non-sexist language? Or do you use so-called "sexist" language when you write?</p>
<p>Nah. I am not a sexist. Nor am I homophobic.</p>
<p>I am probably sexists without knowing it. I am just talking about stuff like using "man" instead of "mankind".</p>
<p>I sometimes change "mankind" to "humankind" and such, but I'm def. not a sexist.</p>
<p>Do you think that using the prefix of "man" is sexist or believe that that word represents men, women, and children - all of mankind.</p>
<p>well both. "Man" does mean men women and children, but in todays uber-politcally correct society some say its considered sexists. I think its analogous to "black" vs "african american". black is technically policitally incorrect even though i have never heard an african am. who actually considers it offensive since its not actually derrogetory. sexism is less controversial then racism so you don't hear about it as much.</p>
<p>The idea behind gender-neutral language is that language is often used as a tool of repression/discrimination, and that a lot of the English language contains built-in sexism. For example, "master" connotes power and authority, while the feminine analog "mistress" implies almost the opposite. And all the words with 'man' in them (man-made, mankind, craftsmanship, penmanship, chairman, etc.) supposedly perpetuates male-superiority. I personally don't think that most people are aware enough of the language for it to really make a difference either way, but what do I know, i'm just a man...</p>
<p>Non-sexist language is just so cumbersome, especially pronouns. It started with s/he for those bragging to the world that they include both males and females. Well, some folks even holier than those holier-than-thou folks nailed them by pointing out they were ignoring the cross dressers and cross genders. So now, instead of a simple he or she it has to be s/he/it.</p>
<p>I have an issue with people who say African-American and white in the same sentence. It's inconsistent: The corresponding term to African-American is Caucasian. If you're going to use "white" you'll have to deal with "black". Go on, say it. It's not racist any more than "white" is.</p>
<p>the idea of political correctness (especially as we have construed it in this society) is a bunch of crap.</p>
<p>I agree. Rather than solve the problems that really have importance, politicians try to be "politically correct." There should be a show about this on Comedy Central.</p>