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science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Racism, misogyny prompt American Ornithological Society renaming of birds

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Racism, misogyny prompt American Ornithological Society renaming of birds

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science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

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Racism, misogyny prompt American Ornithological Society renaming of birds - UPI.com

The American Ornithological Society said Wednesday it will change all English bird names currently named after people. AOS said it's being done to change naming conventions clouded by racism and misogyny.

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Lol, what? What exactly is concerning about renaming birds to be more descriptive?

Not everything is a conspiracy, my guy.
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  First, they rename birds.
  
  And then, they’ll make all of our kids gay trans Korean lizard people!!!
  
  READ BETWEEN THE LINES SHEEPLE

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