Secretaries and stewardesses went from endangered to extinct. Simultaneously, the new species of Administrative Assistants and Flight Attendants evolved. “Professional correctness” is taking off in this modern day workforce and men want in too!
Well at least that’s what I take away from a Monster.com article that re-terms “cowboy” with “ranch or farm manager.”
The only explanation I can think of for this modification is that the connotations of “cow” for “fat” and “boy” for “young” offended an overweight man with an inferiority complex. If this was simply a sexist issue, why not just use “cowperson?” Or did Nickelodeon already copyright that term for a cartoon?
Whatever the reasoning behind this change, it’s not just the occupation formerly known as cowboy that will be affected.
For those aspiring to be country singers, remember that you will now need to fit in two extra syllables when lyrically describing the men of the West. Good thing The Dixie Chicks peaked in the 90’s. “Farm manager take me away” somehow doesn’t strike as romantic a chord.
And for those planning on being politically and professionally correct parents, you better make sure it’s “Ranch managers and Native Americans” your kids are playing at recess.
Inspired by “10 Cool Jobs and What They Pay.” By Dona DeZube. http://content.comcast.monster.com. May 5, 2008.
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