Quote:Why yes, I do want you to explain why my opinion is wrong.  My question to you was regarding the parts in red.  Let's take a look at them.

 

Gross generalizations, stereotypes, and derogatory/oppressive language are not acceptable.

 

(This includes “The Man,” “Colored People,” “Illegals/Illegal Aliens,” “Tranny” and so on - or referring to women/men as females or males) .

 

Repeated use of oppressive and hateful language will be handled accordingly 

 

I was asking you to explain how the example that I posted from the class syllabus is right.  Assuming you are male, is it "racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, classist, or generally offensive language" to refer to you as a male?  Would my referring to you as being a male be "oppressive and hateful language"?

 

My opinion is that forbidding the use of the terms "male" and "female" is ridiculous at best, and forbidding those terms is pretty stupid.  Please explain to me how my opinion is wrong.