It's also been reported the terms ‘unmanned’ and ‘manpower’ could well be banned too.
The Royal Navy will reportedly replace ‘seaman’ in rank titles and ban the use of ‘unmanned’ and ‘manpower’ in a bid to fight institutional sexism.
Sources said there was an acceptance within the ranks that some terms are no longer appropriate and considered problematic. It is understood that leaders want to get rid of gendered terms where possible to attract more female recruits. However, it is understood that there is some disagreement over the move, with The Sun quoting one senior official who branded it ‘a pathetic and woke distraction from keeping Britain safe’.It was reported earlier this week that the Royal Canadian Navy will be dropping the term ‘seaman’ because of its ‘double entendre’.
Gates suggested the use of ‘seaman’ has been a potential barrier to recruitment for the navy, which has been pushing to address a shortage of 850 sailors, according to local reports.
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