• m0darn@lemmy.ca
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      The Mona Lisa is an it even though it depicts a historical person. It’s also a she. It hangs in the Louvre and her smile has captivated millions. Gender is a social construct and we can nudge society different directions. We can encourage people to maintain a distinction between real people and imitations.

      • BillBurBaggins@lemmy.world
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        The painting is an it but the subject in the painting is a she.

        I think you’re going to get some funny looks if you called a female cartoon character or something an it. Which is what OP insisted we do