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What does it mean?
Changing language from men to dear reflects cultural progress.
In plain terms
Changing words shows things can get better.
What can you take from it?
Small changes in language signal progress.

Where it applies

  • institutional updates
  • social movements
  • education

Putting it to work

  • update language
  • embrace inclusion
  • recognize progress

Questions to consider

  • What language change do you value?
  • How does tradition evolve?

Another view

Not all changes to tradition are positive or accepted by everyone.

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