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The Term ‘Female’ Can Be Dehumanizing, Boston University Medical School Says

By Tom Joyce
· Updated January 16, 2025 12:37 AM · 3 min read read
The Term ‘Female’ Can Be Dehumanizing, Boston University Medical School Says

Should people use the word "female" to describe women? The Boston University School of Medicine advises its students and faculty against it, saying and the term can be "dehumanizing."

Should people use the word "female" to describe women? The Boston University School of Medicine advises its students and faculty against it, saying and the term can be "dehumanizing."…

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