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Using 'she' and 'he' reinforces gender roles and discrimination of women

  • Written by Lewis Davis, Professor of Economics, Union College
Using 'she' and 'he' reinforces gender roles and discrimination of womenThe fight over gendered language may seem frivolous but speaking a heavily gendered language may highlight gender distinctions and lead to discrimination.www.shutterstock.com

In the face of overwhelming evidence of gender discrimination and sexual harassment, should we really devote energy to changing how people speak? Surprisingly, an emerging...

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