(21 Dec 2015, 7:55 pm)R852 PRG wrote I'm not usually one to voice my political views, but with regards to education, I'm curious as to something.
Why is it that some schools specify in their rules that members of staff must be addressed as ''Miss'' or ''Sir''? I feel that this is unnecessary for the 21st century, and that teaching staff should be addressed by their first name. I understand that it's simply a sign of respect for an authority figure, but I just don't think it's a necessity. Others may disagree of course, but it's something I always think should just be abolished from school rules.
Personally, I'm against the usage of ''miss'' as it's sexist, or dates back to a time when women were unequal. The title dates back to a time where women would be relieved of their duties as a teacher upon marrying and becoming a ''Mrs.''. Flight attendants were similar; they would be sacked after marriage. I just don't see the point in having to address a teacher or any other superior in education by ''Miss'' or ''Sir''.
I agree. I think I've put my view on this one forward before.
People are given names for a reason, and we shouldn't be afraid to call someone by their name. It might have been a sign of authority back then, but I really don't think it makes any odds these days. Not to mention that I agree that 'miss' is sexist, and I'd personally refuse to use it. I refused to use both when I was at school.