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“Gender” bloody everywhere

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DevilinaCardigan · 06/01/2023 15:56

I’ve just been looking at pet insurance quotes for my cats. Several different sites have asked for their gender instead of sex. I’ve asked them how they identify and what pronouns they use, but they’ve all fucked off for naps in warm spots around the house.
What am I supposed to answer?

**This is a lighthearted thread, but it does annoy me.

“Gender” bloody everywhere
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SharonEllis · 06/01/2023 18:12

Its actually quite concerning that people who should know better use gender when they mean sex, esoecially in scientific & medical contexts. Lots of humans have no gender identity but certainly no animal has one. Please correct it whenever you can (e.g. in forms, surveys etc)! I always do.

Wellies54 · 06/01/2023 18:06

I went to an animal park and noticed a label which informed us that the parrot's pronouns were she/her! Was disappointed that they hadn't go round to asking all of the other animals how they identifed.

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DevilinaCardigan · 06/01/2023 17:45

Thank you @smileladiesplease. Like children they are lovely when they’re asleep. During the day I spent a lot of time saying that it’s not time for food or shouting damnit whatever you’re doing stop it now!

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Stepuptowardsinfinity · 06/01/2023 17:41

My cat identified as a little pickle. Sometimes a cuddly pickle.

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DevilinaCardigan · 06/01/2023 17:40

Not sure if the caption got cut off. It says “who says boys can’t play with dolls?”

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smileladiesplease · 06/01/2023 17:39

Your cats are lovely op Smile

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DevilinaCardigan · 06/01/2023 17:38

This picture just popped up on my Facebook.

“Gender” bloody everywhere
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smileladiesplease · 06/01/2023 17:38

It's so tiresome I ignore as far as possible. Pronoun. Honestly

Dumpstertruck · 06/01/2023 17:31

Lottapianos · 06/01/2023 16:51

I think a lot of people reckon that 'gender' is just a more polite word for 'sex'. Doesn't make it any less stupid though

Agree, I used to think this.
Ten years ago, it probably was.

VivietteConstantine · 06/01/2023 17:28

I was recently asked for my pronouns in an online form for a new hairdresser - I just put 'my pronouns are sex-based' and resisted adding 'like my oppression'.

VivietteConstantine · 06/01/2023 17:27

I have a gay male cat, and I'm quite sure that he definitely identifies as male! My vet hasn't asked though - maybe I need to complain 😆

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DevilinaCardigan · 06/01/2023 17:06

Just as happenstance, our female cat has a male name. She doesn’t give the tiniest shit as she ignores us calling her anyway.

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VeronicaBeccabunga · 06/01/2023 17:00

Not a vets' practice, not pets but....
Recently at work I was looking at a database with my boss and she said 'There's this column for gender' and I immediately, and without any forethought said 'Sex!' and to my great delight she said 'Yeah, sex is what they mean' and we carried on happily. 😁
I also remarked to someone in our main office that the day they ask me for pronouns is the day I walk out, again without thinking, and she vehemently agreed, so that was good.

Lottapianos · 06/01/2023 16:51

I think a lot of people reckon that 'gender' is just a more polite word for 'sex'. Doesn't make it any less stupid though

HootyMcboob76 · 06/01/2023 16:48

As a veterinary nurse you would be surprised how many vets and nurses have fallen for this shite.
These are people who know biology.

The staff room is a very scary place to be (and to try to keep your mouth shut).

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DevilinaCardigan · 06/01/2023 16:10

PuttingDownRoots · 06/01/2023 15:59

I believe its Supreme Overlord of the Universe.

For a dog its Yeah!! Its time to play

I have two male cats and a female and they ALL identify as supreme overlord of the universe.

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Fairislefandango · 06/01/2023 16:02

That is soooo stupid. Animals with genders Hmm Fgs.

PuttingDownRoots · 06/01/2023 15:59

I believe its Supreme Overlord of the Universe.

For a dog its Yeah!! Its time to play

Lottapianos · 06/01/2023 15:58

I know, it gets right on my wick too. Asking about an animal's 'gender' is beyond stupid 🤦🏻‍♂️

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