The European Union has urged politicians, officials, and translators to ditch common words and phrases containing 'man' in an effort to promote inclusivity—sparking fierce backlash from critics who accuse the bloc of 'woke nonsense'.
The latest edition of the European Commission's English Style Guide, published in February, advises against terms such as 'tradesman', 'man-made', and 'man in the street', suggesting alternatives like 'trader', 'artificial', and 'the average person'. Officials are also encouraged to replace 'man hours' with 'labour hours' and 'mankind' with 'humanity'.
