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[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yes, I know what the term refers to the same way I know what the term 'stewardess' means, but we decided that was a sexist term, so now we say 'flight attendant.' Language can change. Language that is obviously classist can definitely change. Changing obviously classist language should be done.

And if you still don't agree, perhaps you could tell me where the dividing line is, specifically, between 'skilled' and 'unskilled.' You seem to believe these have precise definitions, so exactly how much training is required to make one skilled?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Lol, ok. Fine, I'll call them low skilled jobs. I'm sure that's so much better, right? It almost sounds worse, but if that's what your want....

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Again, what is your problem with people who have jobs that require less skill than yours? Because the only explanation I can come up with is just snobbery.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I have no problem with them at all. What is your problem with having language that provides details about the type of work someone does?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

You could have fooled me.