The RAE criticizes the use of “everyone”

That small morphological and syntactic variation of Spanish that seeks to shape inclusive language continues to bring disputes and headaches. What’s more, the RAE criticizes the use of “all and all” and continues to explain that this type of alterations completely contravene all the rules, as well as the style manuals on the proper use of Spanish.

The debate is open in absolutely all Spanish-speaking countries. Spain, Mexico, Argentina… We have been looking for quite some time now at the generalization of the masculine as that immovable resource that, until now, has been used to designate all genders.

What’s more, to further spice up the controversy, we are reminded that the issue of gender is widely diverse and that, therefore, that neutral particle should also be added to integrate the entire LGTBIQ+ community. To everyone, “everyone” should also be included. Once again, the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) has expressed its rejection of these uses and everything related to inclusive or non-sexist language.

What is inclusive language?

Inclusive language is that field of disputes, criticisms and clashes that do not seem to have resolution or white smoke. Although the truth is that The terms “everyone” have great adherence in many public settingsand there are many who are not going to give up on its use beyond what the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) says.

Thus, although it is true that in terms of equality we still have a lot of ground to transform, in the area of ​​language there are borders that seem untouchable. We call inclusive language that attempt to eliminate sexist social constructions from our language.. What is sought, above all, is for us to be more aware of our way of speaking to limit the default masculine form to also designate women.

This is an issue that, in reality, has been on the table for years. Language can sometimes reinforce gender stereotypes. Thus, studies such as those carried out in the psychology department at Stanford University delve into this and how sometimes certain phrases and expressions discriminate instead of favoring equality.

In this work they give the example, apparently innocuous, of saying “l “Girls are as good as boys at math.” Implicit in this statement is that children will always have greater base talent in this area.

The RAE criticizes the use of “everyone”

Most of us can understand and respect the purpose of inclusive language. However, another thing is to make morphological changes in the language and limit the use of the generic masculine.

The RAE criticizes the use of “everyone” and argues that this splitting of the noun to designate its masculine and also its feminine form does not make linguistic sense. The reasons he argues are the following:

Unnecessary repetitions

“Members, male and female colleagues, male and female students, male and female guests…”. The Royal Spanish Academy insists that The constant use of the masculine and feminine causes syntactic and agreement difficulties. Additionally, the writing and reading becomes too contrived.

The generic use of the masculine does not exclude or make women invisible

The RAE criticizes the use of “everyone” in its report on inclusive language. He thinks that the fashion of these currents that are promoted by certain voices in politics, social movements and universities does not adjust to the proper use of Spanish.

What’s more, something he frequently insists on is that The use of the generic masculine does not imply any sexist discrimination.

The RAE criticizes the use of “everyone” (also “everyone”)

In recent times we are seeing how the neutral gender is now appearing in many media, groups and social media accounts to designate the LGTBIQ+ group. This has caused us to see expressions like “he” and that in many nouns the endings -e are added.

The Royal Spanish Academy also has an opinion on this. He believes that they are factitious resources and that such endings of the neuter gender are unnecessary.

A very strict institution that accepts new terms (but not modifications) every year

It is evident that the RAE criticizes the use of “everyone” and that as an institution it does not endorse inclusive language. Howeversomething that defines said entity is accepting new terms and expressions every year. Because society is dynamic, changing and transformative.

Language is a living entity that reflects the realities in which we move. Therefore, we do not know whether or not there will be any changes in this aspect in the coming years.

Time will be the one who gives the final verdict. Meanwhile, everyone is free to express themselves as they wish. However, if we seek to adjust to academic and formal parameters, it is better to avoid morphological artifices.

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