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Cake day: June 27th, 2023

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    Mauritania is culturally and politically part of the Arab world; it is a member of the Arab League and Arabic is the official language. The official religion is Islam, and almost all inhabitants are Sunni Muslims. Despite its prevailing Arab identity, Mauritanian society is multiethnic; the Bidhan, or so-called “white moors”, make up 30% of the population, while the Haratin, or so-called “black moors”, comprise 40%. Both groups reflect a fusion of Arab-Berber ethnicity, language, and culture. The remaining 30% of the population comprises various sub-Saharan ethnic groups.



  • yes, it’s awkward for the “individual” who is longing for reliable expression

    it also seems to be awkward for people who can’t figure out the changes in the language they think as their own. They are irritated by their “disfigured” reflection

    it’s awkward for officials who need to make decisions (positive or negative) about the use of “inclusive” language

    we give shape to languages and languages shape us

    English could initially have neutral pronouns and people would be obliged to find other reasons to hate each other 🤷