Question

FIRST: Replace the following gendered nouns with more gender-neutral alternatives (write the original term I've given you and then your corrected version next to it) 1. man 2. freshman 3. mankind 4. man-made 5. the common man 6. to man (e.g. a machine) 7. chairman 8. mailman 9. policeman 10. steward, stewardess 11. congressman Next: Brainstorm on other ways the English language contains gendered language. Discuss how rank, hierarchy, and profession often contain a gender bias.

Answer 1

Gender-neutral language- It is the language that keeps away biases towards a specific social gender.

1. Man- Individual

2. Freshman- a first-year student

3. Mankind- human beings

4. Man-made - artificial

5. The common man- the average person

6. to man- to human

7. Chairman- Chairperson

8. Mailman- letter carrier & mail carrier

9. Policeman- Police officer

10. Steward, Stewardess- flight attendant

11. Congressman- legislator