When Sex became Gender, or the redefining of basic human condition. (polls, activist)

[Snowball7]

In the most recent of years, the English language definition
of "gender", and "sex" is being changed by the educational
aristocracy.

Until very recently, you were one or the other SEX.
Thus, SEX was an adjective. SEX was a condition.
Now, SEX is a verb. SEX is an activity, no longer associated with a condition.

The word which replaced the former definition of SEX, is GENDER.
GENDER is also a very old word, which meant associations of
SEX characteristics upon words, places, and other nouns.
GENDER was also the root term of ENGENDERED, which means to become something,
or to change into something, or gain a new trait.

Children in the U.S. don't go to school, and learn you are one or the other "SEX" anymore.
They learn that "SEX" is an activity, and "GENDER" is a transitional condition of who you are.

Job applications, lawsuits, surveys, censuses, and other official forms of
documentation are replacing "SEX" with "GENDER".

Even the former descriptive "TRANSSEXUAL", is replaced with "TRANSGENDER".

Did you know that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was instrumental in putting the
term GENDER into U.S. law books ? No attention was paid to this until
very recently, but in a 1993 case before the Supreme Court, she insisted
that "SEX DISCRIMINATION" be changed to "GENDER DISCRIMINATION".

Here are some links worth taking a peek at:

Sex/Gender/Whatever (describes the Ginsburg connection)
When Sex Became Gender
How Sex Became Gender


Discuss.
Are you comfortable with altering the English language in a way
that the very thoughts associated with the most basic facts
of human life are altered by activist agendas of the age ?

Moderator cut: No polls in great debates

[An Einnseanair]

"Gay" used to mean happy, and "*****" used to mean weird. Those definitions have changed.

The English language is constantly changing. Deal with it.

"Sex" typically refers to physical body parts (genitalia). "Gender" typically refers to a social or personal roles or viewpoints.

Either can be used to differentiate male from female.

[Snowball7]

Originally Posted by jwkilgore

Either can be used to differentiate male from female.

They aren't using either.
They are using GENDER.

Who gets to change the language ?
Is the language the plaything of an agenda ?
Have you heard of doublespeak ?

[reneeh63]

What do you call "recent"? When I was reading studies in psychology research journals 30 years ago it seems gender was used....

[mishigas73]

Originally Posted by Snowball7

Until very recently, you were one or the other SEX.
Thus, SEX was an adjective. SEX was a condition.
Now, SEX is a verb. SEX is an activity, no longer associated with a condition.

Says who?

I've always used the term "gender" rather than "sex".

Originally Posted by Snowball7

The word which replaced the former definition of SEX, is GENDER.
GENDER is also a very old word, which meant associations of
SEX characteristics upon words, places, and other nouns.
GENDER was also the root term of ENGENDERED, which means to become something,
or to change into something, or gain a new trait.

This is hardly new.

And, to answer your question, no, I do not get my hackles up when language evolves and different terms begin to be used to describe things. Especially in this case, where the term "sex" is not a sufficient descriptor.

[adriver]

No, my problem is that we don't want to offend anyone cause we fear being sued. The most pandering way is to try to please everyone so were letting individuals redefine science and biology because we don't want to offend people who are offended by themselves. You can manipulate yourself to the point where people have trouble telling when you're physically lying to them, but that doesn't make it true.

[Snowball7]

Originally Posted by mishigas73

Says who?

I've always used the term "gender" rather than "sex".

Then you must be under 16 years old, are are subconsciously
experiencing "The Mandela Effect".

[bg7]

Sex has never been a good term as it also has other meanings.
On the other hand gender is clear, it only has one use, so is preferable for clear communication.

[An Einnseanair]

Hence the joke answer on standardized forms: "Sex:" "Yes, Please!"