I’m all for sex-neutral language.
In fact, I think we should completely revamp English to eliminate all sex-specific terms (except ‘male’ and ‘female’, to be used only in relevant contexts, most likely only in medical contexts). As is, the language encourages, obsessively, sex-differentiation when sex is, or should be, irrelevant. As is, it supports the patriarchy, a blatantly ridiculous and unfair system.
That said, I’m quite happy to be excluded from a group supposed to be ‘commanded’ (a few steps beyond ‘inspired’, yeah?) by Canada to patriot love (true patriot love, no less).
Because, to be honest, Canada does not inspire me to patriot love. Why not? See “Canada Day – Are you sure you want to celebrate?”
