People often ask what I do. I tell them I am a fireman. And that is usually followed by a look of shock. But, you're a female! Doesn't it offend you to be called a fireMAN? Well, no. It doesn't. But thanks for telling me what I should be offended by.
I am a huMAN. I live in a world where MANkind consists of males and females. We are all in it together, why should I be offended by a word? Does it REALLY matter? We have become so concerned about creating an equal playing field and making sure all people are welcome, we have lost our individualism. We can't even use the terms "he" or "she" anymore, because, well, what if...? Why does it matter?
We are so focused on the little things that the big things are passing us by. Reality is, not everyone will always be included. Not everyone will always be equal. No matter HOW hard I try, peeing standing up is never going to be a forte for me. And I am OKAY with that. Because I realize that people are different. I understand that there are male dominated fields, just like there are female dominated fields. Certain groups of people are better at certain sports than others. And some people are smarter than others. Does it make it right or wrong? No. It makes it who we are. We cannot try to make everyone the same because it will never happen.
In all reality, the attempt to make everything PC is more annoying than just letting things go. Relax, world, just take a deep breath and relax. It will be okay, I promise.
