I think it has negative connotations too because until recently I've only heard the police do that. "Suspect is an IC1 male abt 5 ft 11...'
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Its all contextual. I'd never call 'male' or 'female' offensive, but there are times when they fit, and times they rather don't.
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As a noun? Other than when describing biological characteristics?
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as I say, its rarely the most fitting terminology. But I'd never be particularly put out by it.
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I am but I'm aware I'm reading too much into it so I don't say anything.
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there are aspects of language that are worth getting tetchy about - I think you're right to let this one slide :)
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...I think 'female' and 'male' are used by some feminists/MRA's to get a response. But don't rise to that either! :)
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"female homo sapiens individual" seems like a lot to avoid saying "woman", Just my opinion. :/
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Definitely comes off as a little bit NatGeo. Wouldn't put someone to the stake for it though, obviously.
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