The Mail on Sunday

The woke need to wake up

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I really liked Dr Xand van Tulleken and enjoyed his TV shows.

However, on learning that during an appearance on the BBC’s Morning Live he referred to mothers-to-be as ‘pregnant people’, my admiration evaporated.

When are the woke going to realise that women, who have for decades fought for equality and recognitio­n, are mortally offended that they are now not recognised as life-givers, one of their vital roles? I’m fed up with it.

Sue Storey, Eastbourne

Cases should be looked at individual­ly. The majority of people giving birth are women who identify as women. In the few cases where this is imprecise, then the correct pronouns should be discussed.

T. Miller, Oxford

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