At the same time, we should not foist words on women who consider the terms both unnecessary and disrespectful. Based on the nature of angry phone calls and e-mail, fisher appears to rile some West Coast and Atlantic Canadians in a unique way. It goes well beyond the initial lukewarm greeting given to terms such as firefighter and letter carrier. It is perceived as an attack against a proud tradition by outsiders who don't know or respect the culture. So is the CBC's own official policy.
Fishermen is the right choice until women in the industry start calling themselves fisher.
If recent wrath over the word is any indication, we shouldn't wait with bated breath. All Rights Reserved.