My interpretation: Sexual orientation can also be called sexual preference, but to some people "preference" connotes that the preference is weak and thus implies viability of choice based on non-preference factors. Which is seen as defending sexuality being a choice.
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Using preference in place of "orientation" works for someone like me who is pansexual. For someone who feels they are 100% gay or heterosexual, it is a slap in the face.
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From the Barrett confirmation hearings in some way. Webster's online dictionary apparently changed the definition yesterday after her use of "preference" was deemed offensive.
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ACB used the term "sexual preference" and a bunch of people decided that that implied orientation was something we choose. They seem to think that preference == choice, or at least they pretend those are the same to allow for outrage.
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ACB used it in hearings. Activists called it anti-LGBT (not a choice), online dictionary changed definition on same day to note it is "offensive".
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How 1984 of them.
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Amy Barrett used the term yesterday to refer to sexual orientation. She was accused of using an offensive term, and Webster's changed their definition (same day) to say it was an offensive use.https://twitter.com/SteveKrak/status/1316223349719216128 …
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It's almost like language evolves.
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Barrett conflated sexual orientation with sexual preference. As if who we are attracted to is just a choice we make.
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