France Rejects U.S.-Inspired 'Wokism' on Race and Gender Issues – PJ Media
The radical left in France has taken note of activists in the United States who are using race and gender issues to gain power and influence
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The radical left in France has taken note of activists in the United States who are using race and gender issues to gain power and influence
Spirited public debate over language is a very French passion, so it’s no surprise that when the online edition of Le Robert, the famous French dictionary, chose to include the gender-neutral pronoun “iel” – a combination of the French pronouns “il” (he) and “elle” (she) that corresponds to the singular “they” in English – a furious controversy erupted.
In 1986, The New York Times announced it would begin using the honorific “Ms.”
The 2021 Words of the Year in Switzerland reflect societal shifts that have triggered heated debate across the country.
No one is forcing people to use “iel” with a gun to their head. But paradoxically, by making the pronoun the focus of attention, critics are inevitably making it more popular.