What do we mean when we talk about man?
Does the word man have semblance to the word mankind? Please share your responses.
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Great question ! There are a few answers to your question. (1) Yes, mankind is still used these days, even though HUMANITY or even PEOPLE would be better. (2) MAN (and mankind) is used to talk about people, but this is not used very much these days. For example, when the astronauts landed on the moon back in the year 1969, Neil Armstrong said: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." (3) MAN is also used when people are talking like a cool dude. "Hey man, whats up?" Even females use it . . . but even though, the cook thing now is to use "guys" for both male and female. In reality, guys = male gals = female
Men are built differently than women. Every cell in our body is male. We have a unique function as defenders, and providers. That doesnโt make us more valuable, or better than women. It actually makes us more responsible to protect and defend. Its hard to do a decent days work and keep up with men if you are a woman with a baby on your hip. We should compliment each other and not fight for dominance.
1.Men are socialised differently. ... 2.Men take different things from conversations than women. ... 3.With men, actions speak louder than words. ... 4.They're inveterate problem solvers. ... 5.Their honesty is well-intentioned. ... 6.They're better with hard facts.
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I think it simply means Human
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