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in feminism and inclusion discourse
Eglantine Boyer
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in feminism and inclusion discourse
The role of English language
Lansad
Stray a little from the subject, but stay on topic
A brainstorm
Some words related to feminism and inclusion in language
- Patriarchy
- Inclusivity
- Misogyny
2010s-present
1990s-2000s
1960s-1980s
late 19th - early 20th century
4th wave
3rd wave
2nd wave
1st wave
A. A brief history
1. The Language of Feminism
New vocabulary added+
firefighter
fireman
chairperson
chairman
B. Modification of daily vocabulary
1. The Language of Feminism
male dominance in language
"he" or "man" are supposed to represent all people
they/their
he/his
humankind
mankind
A. The Generic Masculine
2. Gender in the English Language
officially recognized "they" as a singular pronoun.
They
Gender-neutral alternative
singular use dates back to the 14th century
She
He
Binary framework
B. Pronouns and Non-Binary Inclusivity
2. Gender in the English Language
significant linguistic restructuring
in languages with strong grammatical gender structures
debates about freedom of expression
disrupts traditional grammar rules
structural issues are more important
Difficult to adopt in everyday speech
words do not affect gender inequality
Communication more complex
Unnecessary
A. Arguments Against These Modifications
3. The Politically Correct in Our Society
Make communication more reflective of the diverse world
Changes matter
Open-minded discussions are key
Can create resistance
Do not erase the past
Educate people
Language constantly adapts
Cultural acceptance