A recent survey released by Newsweek revealed a surprising fact: 44% of millennialsAmericans, ranging in age from 25 to 34, believe that intentional pronoun mistakes should be considered a crime in the United States.
This research arises in the midst of recent controversies related to changes in the rules of the twitter, under the command of Elon Musk, which allowed users to intentionally misspell people's pronouns transgender, in addition to making use of their “dead” names.
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This attitude generated a heated debate and raised questions about respect, inclusion and freedom of expression. Understand the reasons below!
The study carried out interviewed 1,500 voting voters, and the results showed that the opinion of Millennials differs from the general opinions of the North American population.
The research revealed that 31% of the interviewees disagreed that the mistake of pronouns should be considered a crime, while the rest of the interviewees stated that they did not have a formed opinion on the subject.
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The survey also analyzed the opinion of people aged between 35 and 44 years and found that more than 38% of this group believe that the mistake of pronouns should be illegal.
These data suggest that the perception of the subject varies according to the age group, which demonstrates the importance of considering different perspectives when discussing such sensitive topics.
Interestingly, Millennials' beliefs contrast with those of Americans as a whole. While 19% of the total population of U.Sbelieve that the mistake of pronouns should be a crime, 65% disagree with this idea.
These numbers show the existence of significant divergences within society, revealing the complexity of the debate around the correct use of pronouns and freedom of expression.
The survey also investigated whether respondents would intentionally confuse someone's pronoun. Surprisingly, 17% of Americans admitted they would.
On the other hand, over 37% stated that they would refer to transgender people by the correct pronoun, while 28% responded that it would depend on the person in question. These data illustrate the diversity of opinions and behaviors regarding the proper use of pronouns.
The discussion of intentional pronoun error occurs in a context where the LGBTQIA+ community faces significant challenges in the United States.
In 2022, the percentage of U.S. adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-identified heterosexuals rose to an all-time high of 7.1%.
However, the country has also seen an increase in the number of bills aimed at restricting the rights of this population. More than 200 proposals have been sent to the legislature, including laws that prohibit discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools, as well as proposals that classify medical treatment for children as abuse of minors transgender.
This disparity between increasing LGBTQIA+ identification in society and the implementation of laws that limit their rights is considered worrying by some experts in the field.
Jorge Reyes Salinas, communications director for the NGO Equality California, says that minorities have been used as a bargaining chip or policy tool in the United States, and the LGBTQIA+ community is not exception.
He believes that the rise of an alleged “extreme right” in the country and alleged hateful rhetoric have contributed to the rise of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.
Finally, Salinas points out that it is fundamental that debates about the correct use of pronouns and the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community are conducted with respect, empathy and consideration for the different perspectives.
Afreedom of expression it is a fundamental right, but it is also important to recognize the impact that words and actions can have on people's lives.
Finding a balance between individual freedom and respect for everyone's rights is a complex challenge, but necessary for building an inclusive and just society.