2."Man’ es prefix ‘Sexist: mankind, manpower, man-hours, man-made, manholes Non-sexist: humanity, human pewer, work hours, entific, utlity covers 3."Maat os suffix ‘Sexist: Chairman, spokesman, salesman Non-sexist: Chait /presider, spokesperson/solesperson 4,°Man “as people ‘Sexict: Englishmen, Frenchmen Non-sexiet: The English, The French 5."Man’ es public servant ‘sexist congressman, lady senator Non-sexist: legislator/representative, 4, Use pronouns correctly. ‘A pronoun is used to replace a noun or nether pronoun, First and secend person pronouns are genderiess (I, we, me, you, bur. your, yours etc.) but third person causes sexist diffiulties. 1, Use plurl nours/ pronouns Sexist: A child should learn to tie his own shoes Non sexist: Children should learn to tie ‘their own shoes 2. Omit the pronoun “Sexist” A polticionikes to offer his opinion Non-sexist: A politician ikes to offer ‘opinion 3. Change the subject Sexist A lower who wants towin his ease wil do his homework Non-sexist: Homework is important to the lawyer who wants to wina case 4. Use the passive voice ‘Sexist: The gardener uses his tools in his works Nonsexist: The gardener's work is ‘cccomplshed with the use of tools. . Avoid sexism by endings and implications Use neutrel words. Sex should not be used as a bass to differentiate between two ‘qualified people. Many Americans have the habit of making two forms of nouns-masculine ‘ond ferinine- when only one is required. ‘Sexist ‘Non sexi Usherette attendant jenitor sanitary engineer f, Define women by whe they are, not by Who thelr fathers are Don'ruse"Mrs, Wil Mendoza” use woman's first name instead: "Mrs. Eva Mendoza" Sexist: Mr. and Mrs. Leopoldo Perez "Nonsexist: Leopoldo and Erlinda Perez Sexist: Nency, the wife of George, is our speaker. Nonsexist- Nancy, married to George, is our speaker. Reference Gender Language Prine, Uriversity Centr for Worers Stes, UP Biman, Gutzo iy 1998 “Gender and Development Office “ogoyon State Uneenty ‘Ando Cons Togusgras Cty fat ctgoetfcu®yoro com SETNSS Gra) eee obo fant: (79) Bae 49 Repub of the Phippnas ‘payan State Unversity Gender and Derlopment OFFeeSexism in Language What is Sexiam in Language? ‘The University Center for Women's Studies- University of the Philippines defines Sexism im Language as the use of language which devalues “members of one sex, clnost Invariably women, ond thus fosters gender inequality. Tt discriminates against women by rendering them invisible or trivializing them at the same time that it perpetuates notions of ‘male supremacy. Why the concerns about mere words? + Language articulates consciousness Tt not only orders our theught but from infancy, we learn to use languege to give Utferance to our basic needs and Feelings. + Language reflects culture Tt encodes and transmits cultural meanings ‘and values in our society. + Language affects socialization Children learning language absorb the cultural assumptions ond biases underlying language use and see these as an index t0 ‘their societys values and attitudes, ‘Sociol inequity reflected in longuoge can thus powerfully affect a child's later behavior and beliefs How to avoid sexist language Here are some guidelines for the vse of Gender Fair Language. 2. Avoid attaching texiet terme when ‘the gender is unknown When the gender is unknown, ‘there ig na reason fo atvach a supposed gender. Tf we are talking about a doctor, those identity isnot given, donot assume ‘he doctor is he. . Avoid Sexism ‘Sexism is intreduced to bate words by using suffixes. Adding ess or etre onto on otherwise neutral noun Indicates a. feminine adjustment fo 0 masculine word and therefore. should be avoided in non sexist language (eg usherette, directress), «. Avoid Demeaning Words ‘Some words demean like “chick” ‘to refer fo women and “cat” to refer to 4. Avoid Stereotyping ‘Sterestyping mechs "an unverying ‘form of pattems: a fixed or conventional notionor conception, cs of aperson group, idea etc., held by a number of people ‘ond allowing for ho individuality” This develops through time: males perceive ‘themselves as tough, powerful, strong while women perceive themselves as Weak, submissive, passive (eg. secretary is always perceived to be a woman while f bank president is often perceived os ‘man) . Avoid Verbal Abuse Werds can be used of weapons for healers depending on the choice Cf verbiage and the manner in sthich ‘hey are spoken. Words like cry baby cor mama's boy are often used with the intent to hurt. Women are described a5 itches", "bitchy", "catty" or “spiteful ‘The verbally abusive man is often described at demanding, contraling, bossy, domineering What to do to become a non-sexist speaker or writer: 12. Man does not involve women “Avoid using men to refer to human being Sexist: Man was created by God to Inhabit the earth Non-sexist: Humans were created b. Avoid describing women's appearance in terms of their sexuality or femininity tunless the same can be applied for men in the same situation ‘When describing women, select detail carefully and honestly, asking “would the ether sex be So deseribed?” €. Use “wan” correctly 1L "Man" af a verb, Substitute with work, serve, operate staff, and run. ‘Sexist: Weare going to man the booth Non-sexist: We are going te supervise/ watch the booth,