10 Questions
What is the strategy called when using feminine and masculine pronouns to explicitly make both men and women visible in the message?
Pairing
What is the term for defining femininity and masculinity as polar opposite genders, such that male-acceptable behaviors and attitudes are not seen as appropriate for women, and vice versa?
Gender polarization
Which aspect is comprised by the term 'psychosocial'?
Psychological and social
What is the term for love as a game, represented by the color blue in 'The Color Wheel of Love' by John Alan Lee?
Ludus
What is the term for loving an ideal person, represented by the color red in 'The Color Wheel of Love' by John Alan Lee?
Eros
Gender-fair language minimizes unnecessary concern about gender, allowing the reader to focus on what people do rather than on which sex they happen to be.
True
Using non-discriminatory language is not a best practice to be more gender inclusive in using English Language.
False
Making gender visible only when it's relevant for communication is a strategy called neutralization.
False
The psychosocial aspect is comprised of psychological and social components.
True
Ludus, representing love as a game, is symbolized by the color red in 'The Color Wheel of Love' by John Alan Lee.
False
Study Notes
Language and Gender
- Using both feminine and masculine pronouns to make both men and women visible in the message is called gender-fair language.
- Gender-fair language minimizes unnecessary concern about gender, allowing the reader to focus on what people do rather than on which sex they happen to be.
Gender Concepts
- Defining femininity and masculinity as polar opposite genders, where male-acceptable behaviors and attitudes are not seen as appropriate for women, and vice versa, is a term that is not specified in the text.
- The psychosocial aspect is comprised of psychological and social components.
The Color Wheel of Love
- Ludus, representing love as a game, is symbolized by the color red in 'The Color Wheel of Love' by John Alan Lee.
- Eros, loving an ideal person, is represented by the color red in 'The Color Wheel of Love' by John Alan Lee.
Test your knowledge of gender-fair language with this quiz. Explore best practices and strategies for using gender-inclusive English language, including non-discriminatory language and making gender visible only when relevant. Sharpen your understanding of creating gender-fair communication in this module 6 reviewer for gender and society.
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