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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety
Huh .... never thought about it. I have always referred to myself as a "non-breeder" ... it just never occurred to me that I was reducing myself to animal status. Or maybe it's partly that I consider "man" and "animals" to be on the same level in all regards.
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Breeder or breed has been used in the pejorative for a long time. The term 'breed' when in conjunction with human beings is used to reduce said individuals as nothing more than cattle, without will or control. And also has cultural significance when paired with earlier assumed roles for women in society. Barefoot and pregnant, etc..
The phrase 'Non-breeder' is a direct reaction to the assumption that women should bare children. I think, but not having studied feminism for many years, the term gained popularity in the late 60's and early 70's during first wave feminism.
Someone who's more in touch with feminist history might give you more insight into this.