KevinMD April 20, 2024
My buddy John and I fortuitously found ourselves enacting roles in an impromptu theatrical production last week. As medical practitioners, the thematic essence was predictably centered around matters concerning patients. The scene unfolded thus:
“So, this person’s name is Emily, but her pronoun is ‘they,’” John started. “She identifies as a therian belonging to the Elf theriotype. Emily explained to me that though she was born human, she is an inseparable part of a community of Elves, which is why describing her as a ‘she’ instead of ‘they’ is not just inappropriate but disrespectful to members of her community …”
“Whoa! Whoa! Wait, what? You play too much, bruh! Stop!” I interjected.
Yet, John maintained a resolute demeanor. He proceeded...