Exploring Gendered Professions in English

Exploring Gendered Professions in English

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial discusses the historical terminology for female bakers, known as 'Baxter', and its evolution into a common surname. It explains the use of the suffix 'R' in Germanic languages to denote female versions of professions, such as 'Brewster' for a female brewer. The tutorial highlights the historical spelling variations and the linguistic significance of these suffixes.

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