24 Questions
What is the significance of using gender-fair linguistic expressions?
To suppress implicit forms of gender bias
How can linguistic abstraction impact gender perceptions?
It reinforces stereotypes
What role does awareness play in reducing gender bias through language?
Awareness minimizes the impact of gender bias
How does using he and man as generic terms contribute to gender bias?
It poses a common problem for gender-fair language
Why is it important to focus on what people do rather than their gender?
To address gender discrimination directly
What is the goal of gender-fair language according to the provided text?
To reduce unnecessary concern about gender
What is the main purpose of using gender-fair language?
To focus on actions rather than gender
What issue arises from using 'he' and 'man' generically?
It can mislead the audience into imagining mostly males
What has research by Wendy Martyna revealed about readers' tendency when encountering 'he' or 'man'?
Readers mostly imagine a male figure
In Pearson's classification, what characteristics are associated with 'masculine rhetoric'?
Decisive, direct, aggressive
What does the text suggest about masculine and feminine rhetoric in communication?
Feminine rhetoric is more emotional
What negative impact can using gender-specific terms like 'man' have on readers?
Leads to misleading assumptions about gender
What is a frequently mentioned difference in gender communication?
Women are more action oriented than men
Which gender mainly communicates to support their prominence?
Men
What type of communication touching do men mainly use to confirm their dominance?
Pat on the back or shoulder
How do women mainly use eye contact compared to men in communication?
Women use more eye contact
In gender communication differences, what is a commonly mentioned contrast between men and women in language use?
Men are more cooperative while women are more competitive
What do women mainly use to touch for connection?
Arm-touching
How does sexist language perpetuate gender discrimination?
By devaluing members of a certain gender
What is one of the effects of sexist language on cultural meanings and socialization?
Reinforcing gender stereotypes
How does language contribute to the reproduction of societal asymmetries of status and power?
By subtly favoring men in social roles
What linguistic norm is embedded in the structure of many languages according to the text?
Generic usage of masculine terms for both genders
How do gender stereotypes manifest in language usage?
By reflecting the communal/competence traits for each gender
What is one effect of using masculine nouns and pronouns with a generic function?
Making women disappear in mental representations
Test your knowledge on gender communication, a specialization of the communication field that focuses on how gendered beings communicate. Explore the impact of language on perpetuating sexism and gender discrimination, particularly through promoting male superiority.
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