I shared this video on my FB wall. I got a lot of push back from my friends. I wrote the following comment clarifying why I posted it.
My point is to be aware of the language we use. It may have meanings and consequences we are unaware of. That we have inherited.
Using 'girl' or 'boy' in some contexts might be fine. In others it may indicate an imbalance of power that would be served being addressed.
In a occupational context if you would use men for males and girls for women, it might mean that you are (unintentionally) perpetuating power structures that do not serve us.
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