Gender-sensitive
language in education. Analysis of selected university
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Język wrażliwy na płeć w edukacji. Analiza wybranych dokumentów uniwersyteckich
Gender-sensitive language in education. Analysis of selected university documents

Author(s): Julia Sawicka
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
Keywords: gender sensitive language; feminine forms; linguistic androcentrism; language asymmetry in education

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to discuss issues related tothe gender-sensitive language used in education, as wellas how feminine forms function in Polish language. In particular,the documents analyzed are those used at AdamMickiewicz University in Poznan. The basic question thatunderlies the discussion here refers to gender-specificasymmetry in language and its impact on shaping reality.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 203-217
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish
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