<h4>Usage notes</h4>
<ul><li> Because <em>man</em> derives from the word for a "man" (an adult male), its use, especially when writing about women, is considered sexist by some. Feminists have proposed alternating <em>man</em> and <em>frau</em>. Compare the use of <em>she</em> vs <em>he</em> in English to refer to someone whose gender is unknown.</li>
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<h4>Usage notes</h4>
<ul><li> Because <em>man</em> derives from the word for a "man" (an adult male), its use, especially when writing about women, is considered sexist by some. Feminists have proposed alternating <em>man</em> and <em>frau</em>. Compare the use of <em>she</em> vs <em>he</em> in English to refer to someone whose gender is unknown.</li>
</ul>