Movinirani feminini sa sufikskom -ka kategorije nomina agens et professionis (u kontekstu upotrebe rodno senzitivnog jezika)
FEMINIZED FORMS WITH THE SUFFIX ‐KA IN THE CATEGORY OF NOMINA AGENTIS ET PROFESSIONIS (IN THE CONTEXT OF GENDER‐SENSITIVE LANGUAGE USAGE)
Author(s): Milena BurićSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Gender Studies, Theoretical Linguistics
Published by: Filološki fakultet, Nikšić
Keywords: marked feminines; derivational polysemy; suffix; pejorative lexemes; alternative forms
Summary/Abstract: According to the Gender Equality Law, the use of masculine nouns as a general form to designate the titles and professions of women is considered discriminatory. In such cases, the use of feminine nouns is prescribed. However, linguistic literature allows for both generic and feminine forms. A portion of the academic and general public still believes that some feminine forms are not widely used and should therefore be avoided. Given the conflict between legal and linguistic regulations regarding the use of feminine nouns in the word‐formation‐semantic According to the Gender Equality Law, the use of masculine nouns as a general form to designate the titles and professions of women is considered discriminatory. In such cases, the use of feminine nouns is prescribed. However, linguistic literature allows for both generic and feminine forms. A portion of the academic and general public still believes that some feminine forms are not widely used and should therefore be avoided. Given the conflict between legal and linguistic regulations regarding the use of feminine nouns in the word‐formation‐semantic.
Journal: Folia Linguistica et Litteraria
- Issue Year: 2026
- Issue No: 53
- Page Range: 163-185
- Page Count: 23
- Language: Serbian
