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dr_pickles69 t1_j8ym81n wrote

I believe the PC term would be "Fish person"

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AlabasterPelican t1_j90w5yf wrote

I was thinking fisherperson, just because it feels less clunky than fisherthem but what the heck ever - if they want to be a fisherthem, have at it haus do you lOl

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Eudevie t1_j92uisr wrote

It's better than replacing the -man part, because etymologically, the -man part just means human.

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AlabasterPelican t1_j93x4pk wrote

Honestly I decided to research this because I'm a bit bored and it seems that in professional writing it's a mixed bag on what the appropriate gender-neutral term is and if we need one at all. Some of this is because of the vast diversity of the English speaking world. From it's humble isle in Europe, to north America, to Asia, to Africa, to it's cozy corner of the southern hemisphere cultures of each are going to dictate how each cohort discusses gender-neutral terms. But the focus of the discussion seems to be primarily on the gender binary of man & woman and exclusionary of nonbinary/gender fluid/trans people. Here are a few pieces that I've found discussing the issue:

Lateral Magazine: Keeping it neutral

Hakai Magazine: “Fishers” or “Fishermen”—Which Is Right?

Ghoti Papers: Should we call them fishers or fishermen? (abstract)

The Sun: Female fisherman blasts BBC for using gender neutral term ‘fisherpeople’ (I only included this one for shits and gigs due to its sensationalized nature & I genuinely found it comical)

ABC (Australia Broadcast Company): Is 'fishermen' a sexist and exclusionary term?

The University of Auckland: Fishers or fishermen

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[deleted] t1_j95pcny wrote

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AlabasterPelican t1_j96fnbk wrote

The correct answer is to show some respect & call people what they wish to be called - it's super simple. There are however norms to look at particularly in professional writing and academia that usually try to set acceptable norms & standards by this principle. This whole conversation was more akin to a pointless thought experiment than anything.

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