Culture
'Bodies With Vaginas' Isn't An Acceptable Replacement For 'Woman'
Cancel culture won’t leave the word “woman” alone. “Bodies with vaginas” is the latest term to replace it. But this isn’t the only attempt at the erasure of any biological connection to the word woman.
By Diana Clarke3 min read
On September 24, acclaimed British medical journal The Lancet was put on blast for referring to women as “bodies with vaginas” on the cover of their latest issue. The Lancet issued an apology statement in response to the backlash but defended its decision to use transgender-inclusive language.