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The problem is that there is no offensive intent behind these words or phrases. The only way to be offended by things like that is to go out of your way to be offended by it. When someone says "mankind" or "freshman" they aren't trying to exclude women, they're just using words that have been used to describe these things for years. If the words had actually been used in a derogatory manner that would be one thing, but taking offense when any sensible person can tell that none is intended is just stupid.
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