I'm a Woman. Don't Call me a Non-Man
Newsweek their views on the use of the term "non-man".In my view, Johns Hopkins describing women as a "non-man" is outrageous and an insult to women everywhere, especially those who want to be known as women.I believe it strips us of our biological makeup and makes identity more complex.
In my opinion, it suggests that women are irrelevant, and it tramples on women's rights and equality that we have fought so hard for.In my experience, the majority of women in the workplace are happy to be identified as such.
It's part of our identity. I feel that this has a lot of wider implications long term, especially around equity.Johns Hopkins is a prominent research university and one of the first of its kind.
A lot of research and opinions that come from the institution are used worldwide. This could mean other institutions calling women "non-men", which is a term I personally do not gravitate towards.It puts us back years as there is more to fight for.
