Test your might (gender edition)

Genderlect is

• A study of reference, meaning, or truth.

• A study of how communication patterns differ between men and women.

• A study of the usage of different linguistic forms between men and women.

• A study that focuses on the complex interaction of gender with other identity markers.

According to statistics women used the non-standard variant instead of the standard variant more often than men.

• True

• False

the use of gendered language can also affect people's self-esteem and confidence.

• True

• False

Which of the following are non-examples of gender neutral terms?

• Man

• Person

• Individual

• Woman

Refers to the use of language that reinforces gender stereotypes and inequalities

• Singuistic Lexism

• Semantic derogation

• Linguistic Sexism

• Genderlect

Is English a sexist language according to you?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Idk

Which of these belong to semantic derogation?

• Gay

• King

• Queen

• Firefighter

• Nurse

Which word is androcentric?

• Mankind

• Humanity

• Mantis

• Humankind