Why do some languages use gendered nouns? It seems to just add more complexity for no benefit.

  • livus@kbin.social
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    9 months ago

    • part of a wider trend eg “waitstaff” or “server” instead of “waiter”/“waitress”

    • due to traditional heirarchies, most job descriptions ending in -ess (or worse, starlet instead of star) are a devalued or less respected title

    • easier to just have one plural