https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202111/1238161.shtml

  • LeninWeave [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    Worth noting also that they didn't used to be - the gendered variations were an early 20th century creation.

      • LeninWeave [none/use name]
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        3 years ago

        Oh yeah, it has nothing to do with this article. I just think it's really interesting that it's a relatively recent development. I think the issue with the article is probably just the author not understanding the correct way to refer to people in this context.