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No ‘sir’! Marines mull scrapping gender identifiers in training camps

By Ryan King
Published December 21, 2022 10:12pm ET
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No ‘sir’! Marines mull scrapping gender identifiers in training camps
U.S. Marines may stop saying “sir” and “ma’am” to avoid the risk of “misgendering” drill instructors in a move urged by a new report. The use of such salutations elevates one’s gender and poses the risk of misgendering drill instructors, the 738-page report found. Although several military services have moved to “de-emphasize gender” already, leaders […]

U.S. Marines may stop saying “sir” and “ma’am” to avoid the risk of “misgendering” drill instructors in a move urged by a new report.

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