Intro|Intermediate|Word worlds of men and women
Gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language is a style of writing where words do not clearly show what gender someone is or try to minimise gender stereotypes. For example, a gender-neutral word such as «businessperson» is currently suggested instead of «businessman». Some promote the usage of singular «they» and «their» as illustrated in the sentence: «A student must do their best.»
We live in the age of gender inclusion. How to avoid sounding old-fashioned or even rude? Let’s do this quiz and find out
Let’s learn the words! Then read the sentences and match the words in bold to what they mean
If your friend spends fifteen minutes searching for her lost sunglasses, only to find them on her head, you can call her an airhead. |
Here are some of the problems that mothers face. |
Emma’s bubbly and fun to be around. |
I’m not bossy, I just have better ideas. |
The desire for freedom is inherent in all people. |
I don’t think it’s quite suitable for domesticity. |
Even the 19th century ladies used to gossip. |
Let’s help an editor (we don’t mention their gender here) complete these sentences using new words
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Homework
Курс- No gender?
- New words