# Gender Neutral Language on The No Agenda Show Gender Neutral Language comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2015 to September 2024. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** June 2015 – September 2024 - **Related topics:** [Gender Neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [Gender-neutral Language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral-language.md), [Pc World](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), [Abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Birthing People](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthing-people.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Chris Hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), [Cultural Marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-marxism.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Gender Neutral Language, The-bies and Congress-persons - **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-29 - **Time:** 2:27:22–2:33:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/gender-neutral-language-the-bies-and-congress-persons.md A TikTok video advocating for terms like "the-bies" instead of babies and "birthing people" instead of mothers is discussed. John Dvorak recounts a story from 1986 involving a PC World editor who insisted on using "congress-person" instead of "representative" to signal gender neutrality, a practice he views as early virtue signaling. Keywords: [gender neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [birthing people](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthing-people.md), babies, [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), language trends ### Marxism and Language Control, The Comrade Solution - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 1:40:01–1:45:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/marxism-and-language-control-the-comrade-solution.md The push for specific pronoun usage is characterized as a Marxist power game designed to reorder social hierarchies and implement mass programming. Since pronouns are typically used when a person is not present, the enforcement of these rules is viewed as a form of linguistic mind control. A satirical solution is proposed to use the term "comrade" for everyone, as it is inherently gender-neutral and egalitarian. Keywords: [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md), [language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/language.md), comrade, [gender neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md) ### Father's Day Observations, Seeding Person Vernacular - **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 10:36–11:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/father-s-day-observations-seeding-person-vernacular.md The cultural shift toward gender-neutral terminology is mocked through the invention of the term "seeding person" as a male counterpart to "birthing person." The importance of Father's Day is noted as having increased in recent years. This follows a period where both Mother's and Father's Day were treated with less sincerity in public discourse. Keywords: [father's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/father-s-day.md), [mother's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-s-day.md), [gender-neutral language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral-language.md), seeding person ### Apple Auto-Correct, Gender Neutral Language Trends - **Episode:** [1001: Sexual Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-21 - **Time:** 2:42:52–2:45:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism/chapter/apple-auto-correct-gender-neutral-language-trends.md A prediction suggests that Apple may integrate "socially correct" auto-correct features into future iOS updates. This would involve automatically suggesting gender-neutral terms like "folks" instead of "guys," reflecting broader cultural shifts in language usage. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), auto-correct, [gender neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [folks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/folks.md), language policing ### Latinx Terminology, De-genderizing the Spanish Language - **Episode:** [927: Meme Fumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/927-meme-fumes.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-07 - **Time:** 2:32:25–2:36:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/927-meme-fumes/chapter/latinx-terminology-de-genderizing-the-spanish-language.md The emergence of the term "Latinx" is analyzed as a social justice effort to de-genderize the Spanish language and dismantle the patriarchy. Critics argue that replacing masculine and feminine endings with an "X" ruins the musicality of the language. The movement is described as "unhinged" for attempting to rewrite the core linguistic structure of gendered languages like Spanish and French. Keywords: [latinx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latinx.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), [patriarchy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriarchy.md), [spanish language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spanish-language.md), [gender neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md) ### Gendered Language and Workplace Political Correctness - **Episode:** [812: Non-Disabled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-31 - **Time:** 34:50–40:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled/chapter/gendered-language-and-workplace-political-correctness.md A discussion on gendered language covers the replacement of "guys" with "folks" or "y'all" and "manpower" with "workforce." An anecdote is shared about an editor at PC World rejecting the word "representative" as sexist, insisting on "spokesperson" instead. The hosts conclude that these linguistic trends reflect a broader marginalization of straight white males on college campuses. Keywords: [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [gender-neutral language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral-language.md), [workforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workforce.md), freshman, first-year student, [smith college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-college.md) ### Black Lives Matter and PC World Gender Politics - **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-26 - **Time:** 27:50–31:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/black-lives-matter-and-pc-world-gender-politics.md The concept of "in-groups" and "out-groups" is explored through the lens of political slogans and corporate language. Martin O'Malley's apology for saying "all lives matter" is cited as an example of failing to use the correct group code. Dvorak shares a story from his time at PC Magazine regarding PC World's insistence on using the term "spokesperson" over "representative" to avoid perceived sexist language. Keywords: [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [martin o'malley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-o-malley.md), [pc world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-world.md), gender neutral language, [sociology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sociology.md) ### Gender-Neutral Language and the "Cultural Marxism" Debate - **Episode:** [727: Win By Losing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-04 - **Time:** 1:49:03–1:54:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing/chapter/gender-neutral-language-and-the-cultural-marxism-debate.md A growing movement among younger activists and media figures on networks like MSNBC advocates for "gender-neutral language," such as removing the word "woman" from discussions about abortion to be inclusive of trans men. Critics view this as a manifestation of "cultural Marxism" intended to confuse social categories and potentially lower birth rates. The discussion suggests that the fear of causing offense has led to a "conceptual murk" in public discourse. Keywords: [gender-neutral language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral-language.md), [cultural marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-marxism.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), trans men, [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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