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Old 29-01-2015, 01:28 PM #19
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yes, the word "mankind" is obviously focussed on the "male" in terms of etymology, it does actually in modern usage refer to all humans without exception.

Yes due to the patriarchy of setting men before women, the correct term is humankind.
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