Post by rmarks1 on Jul 18, 2019 16:02:07 GMT -5
Berkeley, California eliminates term ‘manhole’ in push to remove gendered language
The term “manhole” is being flushed out of a city’s code in an attempt to remove the gendered language.
The ultra-liberal California city of Berkeley approved an ordinance Tuesday to rename the metal discs “maintenance holes” during a push for a gender-neutral code, SF Gate reported.
Other changes include “human effort” in place of manpower; “beneficiaries” instead of heirs; “guards” to replace watchmen; and “humanmade” instead of manmade.
All pronouns will also be changed throughout the city code to “they.”
Gendered professional terms such as “fireman,” “firewoman” and “craftsman” will also be nixed for gender-neutral alternatives.
nypost.com/2019/07/18/berkeley-california-eliminates-term-manhole-in-push-to-remove-gendered-language/
The term “manhole” is being flushed out of a city’s code in an attempt to remove the gendered language.
The ultra-liberal California city of Berkeley approved an ordinance Tuesday to rename the metal discs “maintenance holes” during a push for a gender-neutral code, SF Gate reported.
Other changes include “human effort” in place of manpower; “beneficiaries” instead of heirs; “guards” to replace watchmen; and “humanmade” instead of manmade.
All pronouns will also be changed throughout the city code to “they.”
Gendered professional terms such as “fireman,” “firewoman” and “craftsman” will also be nixed for gender-neutral alternatives.
nypost.com/2019/07/18/berkeley-california-eliminates-term-manhole-in-push-to-remove-gendered-language/
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