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Gender Bias in English
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Female doctor, female pilot. Acting is masculine. passively accepting is female ... Innocent term describing women becomes negative, then abusive, then a sexual slur. ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Gender Bias in English
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Gender Bias in English
- All people male until proven female.
- Most occupational titles male. Female doctor,
female pilot - Acting is masculine passively accepting is female
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Semantic derogation
- Patron Matron
- Landlord Landlady
- Sir Madam
- Governor Governess
- Courtier Courtesan
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- Lord Dame
- Gentleman Lady
- Master Mistress
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Bias towards women
- Innocent term describing women becomes negative,
then abusive, then a sexual slur. - More than 500 English words for prostitute.
