One of the comments reads : Actually, we will probably never figure out, was it man or woman. but I thought this comment of the professor was an interesting eye opener. https://mastodonapp.uk/@MarkHoltom/112070436760917344

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[+] -9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

But its taken to mean both, so at least lightly attributes it to a man rather than a woman.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    In the context of prehistory it's to my knowledge taken to be short for mankind and feck all else. I agree its ambiguous in the modern age which is likely why it's dieing out. Science doesn't like ambiguous wordage

    In history where we have names and context I absolutely agree and it is good to see the important women in history finally getting brought to the forefront

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