Gender-Fair Language

Question 1

a type of language that is used to avoid gender-specific words, pronouns, and other forms of language that could be seen as biased

Answer 1

Gender-Fair Language

Question 2

What does Gender-Fair Language promotes?

Answer 2

• inclusivity
• respect
• equality for all genders

Question 3

Benefits of Gender-Fair Language

Answer 3

• help to reduce gender bias and stereotypes, and create a more inclusive environment
• help to foster trust and understanding between different genders, which can lead to more productive conversations and relationships

Question 4

the use of language that devalues members of one sex

Answer 4

Sexism in Language

Question 5

Issue in Sexist Language

Answer 5

1. articulates consciousness
2. reflects culture
3. affects socialization

Question 6

an absence or lack of words that refer to women’s experience

Answer 6

Lexical Gap