Gender-neutral language

In Cyra McFaddin’s article published in the New York Times titled “In Defense of Gender,” she asserts that male pronouns should not be eliminated from written and spoken English works. McFaddin uses satire in an attempt to make readers sympathetic to a writer’s problem of trying to be nondiscriminatory by using gender-neutral language. Cyra McFaddin’s goal is to convince readers that gender neutral language won’t solve any problems or advance feminist ideas because she believes some take it to the

person’s sexual preference or orientation. For example, Kitzinger argues that people can display heterosexuality through talk, particularly by making explicit sexual remarks (228). However, most researchers have paid less attention on how differences in gender communication can influence society. In fact, the patriarchal system enabled men to exercise power and control, especially in verbal discourse. This is to clarify that in the traditional cultures, some voices were dominant while others remained in

way to prevent the problem of transgender youth being bullied is to try to influence children to not see transgender youth as different. Transgender persons will never feel accepted into our society unless we change our discourse in the way we use gender pronouns. The universal “he” taught to children is problematic. Even using the term “he or she” to address the issue of

attitude, but we do agree on one small thing: The written English language needs a singular gender-neutral pronoun that replaces the clunky alternatives English speakers have now. English is a relatively young language compared to most others still around today. Currently, we are taught that the use of singular they is incorrect, and instead we should use either “he,” “him or her,” or “s/he,” when referring to someone whose gender is unclear. Others say English writers should move toward a singular

that using sexist language is considered violence? Although some sexist expressions appear to be harmless, they have become a major problem in our society for many years. Sexist language is the language used in favor of one sex while the other sex is treated in a discriminatory manner. (Lei, 2006) In most cases, sexist language reinforces the idea of the superiority of men over women in many aspects of life. Within the English language, it is very common to find sexist language in the use of nouns

masculine based English Language needs to be neutered. Gender neutrality is one of the main talking points in the United States today. The fact that Rock Stars and celebrities are weighing in on the topic means that the majority of the populace is actually paying attention. Although the biggest issue being which bathroom a certain individual can and cannot use is taking the main stage, there are other issues like how to address a person in a writing style. The English language is evolving under our

As Gloria Steinem once said, “A gender-equal society would be one where the word ‘gender’ does not exist: where everyone can be themselves”. Recently, Lehigh has been implemented something new to better embrace the meaning of gender inclusion. The newest residence hall building, Farrington Square Apartment, is now available for all-gender rooming, which means girls and boys can live together in one room. Residence Life, Residential Service, and the Pride Center believe, “This is an active effort

nclusive, diverse and cultural competency (“Talking about practice,” 2012. para. 1.) are key words currently being used in reference to education in Australian school environments (Victoria State Government: Education and Training, “Unity through diversity,” 2014. para 1.). For these terms to become actionable, wider community support is often necessary, not exclusively confined to community supporting service clubs and business, but also from involved parents. The following essay will question

According to Merium Webster, gender is "the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits typically associated with one sex.” Our gender is not biological. Our sex is biological. Kathy Witterick and her husband, David Stocker decided to not reveal the sex of their child. In the birth announcement, instead of saying “its a boy” or “it’s a girl” they said "We've decided not to share Storm's sex for now — a tribute to freedom and choice in place of limitation, a stand up to what the world could become

together are PISSAR, Aunt Flo, and Plug Patrol. PISSAR mission at the beginning of this article was “ 1) to raise awareness about what’s safe and accessible bathrooms are and why they are necessary; 2) to map and verify existing accessible and/or gender-neutral bathrooms on the campus; and 3) to advocate for additional bathrooms.” “ Aunt Flo’s goal is to use funds garnered from the sale of tampons and pads in campus bathroom dispensers…...and more accessible place to pee, but also bleed.” These groups