Dictionaries are descriptive, not prescriptive. It’s nonsensical to say that because a dictionary defines a word, that description is law, unable to be changed.Words have meanings. That’s why there are dictionaries. Tell an English professor it’s childish and idiotic that someone can define any words they want it to be and see what their response is.
Who’s the arbiter of what “organically” means in this case? For me, the change to the meaning of “gender” seems very organic.When words change meaning organically over time, that's fine. When words are astroturfed for political purposes, that's not fine. Suggessted reading: George Orwell's Politics And The English Language.
Words change meaning through usage. Whether that usage comes organically, or from intent for one reason or another (politics is just one possibility, there can be others), doesn't matter. If a word or phrase continues to be used in that new way, language adapts. If not, it doesn't.When words change meaning organically over time, that's fine. When words are astroturfed for political purposes, that's not fine. Suggessted reading: George Orwell's Politics And The English Language.
The arbiter is "the people". It's very democratic, as opposed to fascistic, where a small group forces everyone else to accept their meaning.Who’s the arbiter of what “organically” means in this case? For me, the change to the meaning of “gender” seems very organic.
It does matter.Words change meaning through usage. Whether that usage comes organically, or from intent for one reason or another (politics is just one possibility, there can be others), doesn't matter.
Gender has come to be defined as the aspect of an individual's identity which determines which gender roles they feel best defines them.Absolutely! Gender roles are social constructs. Not gender itself.
The change to the word ‘gender’ comes from ‘the people’. No one ‘forces’ people to use language in certain ways. It will just become the case that the people who are unwilling to adapt are unable to communicate with the people that can. That’s how language works.The arbiter is "the people". It's very democratic, as opposed to fascistic, where a small group forces everyone else to accept their meaning.
It might matter to you, but it doesn't matter to the language. Usage determines how language adapts, not how the usage originated.It does matter.
It doesn’t matter what one’s identity is. Feelings come and go. They are not permanent. Using the same logic can I identify as Asian if I’m actually white or vice versa? This trans identity makes no sense. A man who identifies with woman’s roles is still a man. Nothing will change that.Gender has come to be defined as the aspect of an individual's identity which determines which gender roles they feel best defines them.
This is what differentiates gender from one's sex, which describes one's biology.
You're free to use these terms interchangeably if you want, but others choose to use them this way. Time will tell which usage sticks.
-- A2SG, some people still say they're "dialing" a number on their phone, even though phones don't have dials any more....
Saying a male is actually a woman is a political ideology. Not everyone accepts it. It’s not universal.Dictionaries are descriptive, not prescriptive. It’s nonsensical to say that because a dictionary defines a word, that description is law, unable to be changed.
It really isn't.
An anecdote isn't considered evidence for a broader issue, but it can be evidence for that one, singular instance.
Me saying I'm hungry is evidence that I, personally and individually, am hungry. It isn't evidence for any broader case of hunger beyond me.
That, in no way, addressed the post you were replying to. As a refresher, it was about dictionaries.Saying a male is actually a woman is a political ideology. Not everyone accepts it. It’s not universal.
No, that term “gender” you are referring to is mostly political. Politics do not define words.That, in no way, addressed the post you were replying to. As a refresher, it was about dictionaries.
And it doesn’t matter if you accept it or not. If the word ‘gender’ continues to have the meaning it’s trending towards, then by all means, stand on top of your house and exclaim to the heavens that you’re not going to accept it.
I’m sure you’ll be judged accordingly…
There is no paranoia. It’s reality.The change to the word ‘gender’ comes from ‘the people’. No one ‘forces’ people to use language in certain ways. It will just become the case that the people who are unwilling to adapt are unable to communicate with the people that can. That’s how language works.
This paranoia about language is silly.
If they are then their ideology can’t be taught legally in public schools
….what if parents aren’t comfortable with it and complain? There’s always a slippery slope*Religion* can't be taught in school, ideology can and has been many times. There is no separation of state from political ideology as there is with religion.
Funny, you’re STILL not posting anything to do with dictionaries…No, that term “gender” you are referring to is mostly political. Politics do not define words.
Gender, eh?
A man can become a woman? Does he have Fallopian tubes? Does he have a uterus? Does he have ovaries? Can he menstruate? Can he birth children? Does he have any female sexual characteristics and most importantly is he xx chromosome?
If the answer is no to all of the above, he is NOT a woman. He’s delusional if he thinks he is.
If it is a protected faith, it is a religion. It’s actually not a religion but the poster was arguing it should have the same protections*Religion* can't be taught in school, ideology can and has been many times. There is no separation of state from political ideology as there is with religion.
I’m not. I just want women protected and have their own private spaces free from men. I stand with women against the trans identity.Yes, you really seem to be paranoid about this.
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