Gendered Language and Class

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What is gendered language?

  1. Language that is used to refer to people of a particular gender.

  2. Language that is used to describe the roles and relationships of men and women in society.

  3. Language that is used to express the emotions and experiences of people of a particular gender.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gendered language is language that is used to refer to people of a particular gender, to describe the roles and relationships of men and women in society, and to express the emotions and experiences of people of a particular gender.

How does gendered language reflect class differences?

  1. Gendered language can be used to mark social class.

  2. Gendered language can be used to express class-based values and beliefs.

  3. Gendered language can be used to create and maintain class boundaries.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gendered language can be used to mark social class, to express class-based values and beliefs, and to create and maintain class boundaries.

What are some examples of gendered language that reflects class differences?

  1. The use of the term "sir" or "ma'am" to address someone.

  2. The use of different pronouns to refer to men and women.

  3. The use of different speech styles by men and women.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Examples of gendered language that reflects class differences include the use of the term "sir" or "ma'am" to address someone, the use of different pronouns to refer to men and women, and the use of different speech styles by men and women.

How does gendered language impact the lives of people from different class backgrounds?

  1. Gendered language can create and reinforce stereotypes about people from different class backgrounds.

  2. Gendered language can limit the opportunities of people from different class backgrounds.

  3. Gendered language can make it difficult for people from different class backgrounds to communicate with each other.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gendered language can create and reinforce stereotypes about people from different class backgrounds, limit the opportunities of people from different class backgrounds, and make it difficult for people from different class backgrounds to communicate with each other.

What can be done to address the issue of gendered language and class?

  1. Educate people about the impact of gendered language.

  2. Encourage people to use gender-neutral language.

  3. Challenge stereotypes about people from different class backgrounds.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To address the issue of gendered language and class, we can educate people about the impact of gendered language, encourage people to use gender-neutral language, and challenge stereotypes about people from different class backgrounds.

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