Language, gender and power
Analyse relationships between language and gender, power and social status using key theories
What you'll learn
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Think of a children's book from when you were little. Were the brave characters usually boys?
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Which word makes you picture a man?
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Let's look at how language gives power. Read this sentence: 'The doctor explained the treatment to his patient.'
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Drag the words into two groups: words that make you picture a man, and words that make you picture a woman.
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What does 'chairman' suggest about who can be in charge?
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Rewrite this sentence to be gender-neutral: 'Every manager must bring his report.'
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Why does gender-neutral language matter in a school or workplace?
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