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For the record I was posting in support of inclusive language, but pointing out that context and convention matter.

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[-] lemmyseikai@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Conflation due to context?

I think sexual activity adds implied gender relationships that shift how 'dude' is interpreted. While 'dude' can feel androgynous in casual contexts, in a phrase like 'fucked a bunch of dudes,' the sexual framing amplifies its masculine connotations. This shows how cultural norms around sexuality and gender can override attempts at neutrality.

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