Reading the comments on this thread makes you absolutely right. Really disheartening to read such contempt towards changing a word 30 yrs on
Today we launch #FirefightingSexism because the term fireman is outdated & no one has had that job title since late 80s. Using it projects that the work we do is only for men, which is wrong http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/news/LatestNewsReleases_Firefighting-sexism.asp …pic.twitter.com/rb9soRA06B
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You made me read the comments!. I wish I hadn't. Disheartening is the right word, although my hope is that most people understand issue
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Just shows we have a long way to go to change even simply terminology!
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But just how crucial it is to keep on persevering with the campaign
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I don't think everyone that uses the wrong terminology is sexist tho...I think some just don't know
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Do you think the term firefighter could be out of date already as it’s not just fires. Far broader role now for us?
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Have discussed that, but haven't heard a better term for such a diverse job. I'm happy to stay with being a Firefighter
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I’ll continue to use the term ‘firemen’. Forget this ultra PC triviality and do your damn jobs...
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Thank you for proving tbe point showing the world ignorance we face much appreciated
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You might find that the public at large appreciate the work you do but not this pointless attitude over labels.
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I don't think it's pointless. What do you say when a daughter says "I can't be a fireman"?
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If you're happy with a gender neutral term, why aren't you happy with "firefighter "?
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Answer the question, why is it so hard for you to use a gender neutral term?
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You're missing the point Michael here have a read (link: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/london-fire-brigade-chief-on-grenfell-it-s-hard-to-get-rid-of-the-guilt-we-wanted-to-save-everybody-a3648421.html …) http://standard.co.uk/lifestyle/lond …?amp
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woMAN gentleMAN huMAN It’s linguistics and ‘xxxman’ is correct
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No surprise you would say that MANsfield...we protect the public and prefer to be called firefighters...is that too much to ask?
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Ooo, handn’t realised it was a personal attack.I support either term. Was merely pointing out the linguistics, it’s not sexist, or personal.
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