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Many insect, animal names are racist, scholars say ...
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:26 pm
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Some scholars aren't happy with the "problematic" insect and animal names, and are calling for a large-scale reform.
"There is no room for racism in science," University of Arizona Ph.D. candidate Earyn McGee — one of the scholars calling for reform — tells The College Fix in a statement.
McGee, also a herpetologist, also says that she is firmly against honoring "racist people or racial slurs by naming animals after them."
McGee adds she has high hopes for a new name for the Yarrow's Spiny Lizard — since celebrated ornithologist and herpetologist H.C. Yarrow was a Union soldier during the Civil War as well as a eugenicist.
"There is no amount of scientific contributions that can make unabashed racism and bigotry OK," she adds.
She insists that while some questionable people have, indeed, made scientific contributions, their names and discoveries should be discussed with full disclosure into their past actions.
"If you must acknowledge them, you can say something like 'X person discovered X thing, however it is important to note they also did this bigoted thing and that type of behavior is unacceptable for scientists," she said.
'Gypsy moths,' '****worms,' 'Yarrow's Spiny Lizard'
The organization reports that some of the more concerning names include the slave-maker ant, the rape bug, the gypsy moth, and even more.
The Fix points out that in July, the American Association for the Advancement of Science shared a comprehensive list featuring at least 60 names that scholars say should be changed to something more inclusive and less offensive.
One questionable term is "hottentot" — or its Latin form, "hottentatus" — as the report's authors insist it is a "racial slur used by white people, directed toward indigenous Africans during apartheid."
The setophaga townsendi — or the Townsend's Warbler, a bird — is also problematic because "[Ornithologist] John Townsend was terrible."
The Fix points out that the name is especially nefarious, as Townsend studied bird species in Oregon, and would often "rely on Native Americans to capture his specimens."
"During his studies," the outlet continued, "he would describe cultural differences and steal skulls from Indian graves."
Other offending names include the Large ****worm, though its name is derived from "its definition as a bundle of sticks or twigs bound together as fuel."
You can read some of the names and why they are offensive in the graphics below.
Some scholars aren't happy with the "problematic" insect and animal names, and are calling for a large-scale reform.
"There is no room for racism in science," University of Arizona Ph.D. candidate Earyn McGee — one of the scholars calling for reform — tells The College Fix in a statement.
McGee, also a herpetologist, also says that she is firmly against honoring "racist people or racial slurs by naming animals after them."
McGee adds she has high hopes for a new name for the Yarrow's Spiny Lizard — since celebrated ornithologist and herpetologist H.C. Yarrow was a Union soldier during the Civil War as well as a eugenicist.
"There is no amount of scientific contributions that can make unabashed racism and bigotry OK," she adds.
She insists that while some questionable people have, indeed, made scientific contributions, their names and discoveries should be discussed with full disclosure into their past actions.
"If you must acknowledge them, you can say something like 'X person discovered X thing, however it is important to note they also did this bigoted thing and that type of behavior is unacceptable for scientists," she said.
'Gypsy moths,' '****worms,' 'Yarrow's Spiny Lizard'
The organization reports that some of the more concerning names include the slave-maker ant, the rape bug, the gypsy moth, and even more.
The Fix points out that in July, the American Association for the Advancement of Science shared a comprehensive list featuring at least 60 names that scholars say should be changed to something more inclusive and less offensive.
One questionable term is "hottentot" — or its Latin form, "hottentatus" — as the report's authors insist it is a "racial slur used by white people, directed toward indigenous Africans during apartheid."
The setophaga townsendi — or the Townsend's Warbler, a bird — is also problematic because "[Ornithologist] John Townsend was terrible."
The Fix points out that the name is especially nefarious, as Townsend studied bird species in Oregon, and would often "rely on Native Americans to capture his specimens."
"During his studies," the outlet continued, "he would describe cultural differences and steal skulls from Indian graves."
Other offending names include the Large ****worm, though its name is derived from "its definition as a bundle of sticks or twigs bound together as fuel."
You can read some of the names and why they are offensive in the graphics below.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:28 pm to Crimson Wraith
This is why no one likes a whiner.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:28 pm to Crimson Wraith
This is what happens when you continually lower academic standards for the sake of "equality."
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:29 pm to Crimson Wraith
Simply "John Townsend was terrible."
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:30 pm to Crimson Wraith
This will definitely solve racism.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:32 pm to Crimson Wraith
That woman is so miserable she simply needs to remove herself from humanity. Gee whiz, folks! Talk about looking for something to complain about!
No, they shouldn't.
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She insists that while some questionable people have, indeed, made scientific contributions, their names and discoveries should be discussed with full disclosure into their past actions.
No, they shouldn't.
This post was edited on 8/3/20 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:32 pm to Crimson Wraith
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Ph.D. candidate Earyn McGee
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:33 pm to Crimson Wraith
Much like Aunt Jemima...if you have to literally inform everyone about why something is offensive and why they ought to be offended by it, is it REALLY offensive?
There's actually something interesting watching what is essentially intellectual mob mentality taking place. One person runs up and kicks over a trash can, and then suddenly someone else is emboldened to do something else. if no one stops anyone, it just keeps building on itself.
That's what we're seeing, except with stupid crap like this. In the past, normal people would have stepped in told told them to frick off, and they'd have slinked away. In 2020? We just keep waiting for what's next.
There's actually something interesting watching what is essentially intellectual mob mentality taking place. One person runs up and kicks over a trash can, and then suddenly someone else is emboldened to do something else. if no one stops anyone, it just keeps building on itself.
That's what we're seeing, except with stupid crap like this. In the past, normal people would have stepped in told told them to frick off, and they'd have slinked away. In 2020? We just keep waiting for what's next.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:33 pm to Crimson Wraith
White Snake Privilege is out of control.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:38 pm to Crimson Wraith
A gypsy moth is a gypsy moth no matter what you call it.
Just like a green half shaved headed, but furry everywhere else, skanky, gender studies major is still disgusting no matter what her name is.
Just like a green half shaved headed, but furry everywhere else, skanky, gender studies major is still disgusting no matter what her name is.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:40 pm to Crimson Wraith
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The Fix points out that in July, the American Association for the Advancement of Science shared a comprehensive list featuring at least 60 names that scholars say should be changed to something more inclusive and less offensive.
If they were truly Advancing Science, they wouldn't have time for shite like this.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:42 pm to FightinTigersDammit
do fireworks next. One in particular I can think of.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:45 pm to Crimson Wraith
Shocked that chiggers didn’t make the list.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:45 pm to Crimson Wraith
The most racially insensitive animal name is the monkey. What were they thinking?
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:47 pm to Crimson Wraith
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Many insect, animal names are racist, scholars say ...
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Some scholars aren't happy with the "problematic" insect and animal names, and are calling for a large-scale reform.
N****erhead termite was actually the name of a minor funk band from the mid-70s. They were best known for their 1976 regional hits "Hottentot buttonquail" and "Put your siamese algae eater on my electric eel" They didn't quite make it because they kept it just a little bit too real.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:48 pm to Crimson Wraith
There's a strange (scary?) sort narcissism in the notion that every reference to every single thing in existence must ABSOLUTELY and COMPLETELY reflect the exact mores of society at this very moment or be stricken from existence.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:48 pm to Crimson Wraith
Good Lord!!
Honk fricking HONK!!!
Science Clown World. Not sure there could be a better time for this...
Honk fricking HONK!!!
Science Clown World. Not sure there could be a better time for this...
Posted on 8/3/20 at 5:08 pm to Crimson Wraith
Even the bug nerds want to get in on the woke arse "racism everywhere" attention whoring gravy train.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 5:22 pm to DingLeeBerry
What's up with that Jarhead?
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