Replacing the word "man" with the word "male." It's a very subtle way of dehumanizing people. The generic word "male" can be used for any species in the animal kingdom, but only "man" can refer to an adult human. "Man" also carries symbolic power in it. "I am a man" is more empowering than "I am a male."
This is part of a larger trend of using language to reduce humans to livestock. Young humans are "children," not "kids." Kids are baby goats. "Herd immunity" is another one. A group of humans is not a herd.
The latest euphemism for "discrimination" is now "prioritize." As in:
Twitter hammered Vice President Kamala for a recent speech in which she described that federal Hurricane Ian relief would be based on "equity" and prioritize people in "communities of color."
I always hated the word Synergy. Even before I was awake, I knew hearing this word was bad news.
Public Private Partnership, Invisible hand (of the market), Staekholder policies, Charitable foundations, Social justice
PPP is a new form of bolshevism.
The common good
Conspiracy theory
Replacing the word "man" with the word "male." It's a very subtle way of dehumanizing people. The generic word "male" can be used for any species in the animal kingdom, but only "man" can refer to an adult human. "Man" also carries symbolic power in it. "I am a man" is more empowering than "I am a male."
This is part of a larger trend of using language to reduce humans to livestock. Young humans are "children," not "kids." Kids are baby goats. "Herd immunity" is another one. A group of humans is not a herd.
I hadn't thought of it that way. You're right!
"Human resources"
That is really a phrase I hate! Why don't they just say "human slaves"?
Selflessness
The latest euphemism for "discrimination" is now "prioritize." As in:
Also "Diversity" and "Inclusivity"
I hate the saying “another day, another dollar “
Selflessness
I thought that last one was a Viagra marketing slogan...
Don't have ambitions above your station in life!
Never discuss religion or politics in ...