Christopher Alexander 356 words, 118K views, 57 comments
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On Jan 7, 2014Marianne wrote :
I found this supposedly uplifting piece disturbing and insensitive because of its use of exclusionary male pronouns. When I was in a college women's studies class many years ago I had eyes opened to sexist language. I would like to suggest an experiment to you Mr. Alexandar and your male (and even female) readers. Go back to the beginning of the piece, close your eyes and have someone read it to you with all female pronouns and then tell me how included you feel. I hope you will be more sensitive and inclusive in future writings. Thank you.
On Jan 7, 2014 Marianne wrote :
I found this supposedly uplifting piece disturbing and insensitive because of its use of exclusionary male pronouns. When I was in a college women's studies class many years ago I had eyes opened to sexist language. I would like to suggest an experiment to you Mr. Alexandar and your male (and even female) readers. Go back to the beginning of the piece, close your eyes and have someone read it to you with all female pronouns and then tell me how included you feel. I hope you will be more sensitive and inclusive in future writings. Thank you.