Fund research into desexed language in women’s health

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We have observed words like “girls,” “women,” “mothers” and “breastfeeding” being replaced or added to with terms like “people with a cervix”, “birthing people” and “chestfeeding” (desexed language).

It seems these changes have been made without research to determine impact, if they are understood or acceptable.
We don’t know how many women misunderstand desexed language or are more confused about their body because of it. We don’t know how many reject messages with desexed language or whose health is harmed. We don’t know the impact on women with low English skills, education, or health knowledge. We urge the Government to fund research on the impact of desexed language in women’s health and how to best communicate with our diverse population of women, including those with special language needs.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/748663

No.

This misogyny does not need to have any money wasted on it.

I would sign a petition asking that female-specific language be mandatory in all women's health communications, information and research. That needs to be the starting point. Let desexed versions be available to those who request them , just as Large Print and Urdu versions are available to those women who need them.

Totally fair comment.