As Sally is writing her paper, she strives to use gender-inclusive language but she becomes frustrated when she realizes that she can only use he/him/his or she/her/hers when she is referring to people

Which statement accurately reflects the frustration Sally is experiencing?
A) The English language is structured with an inherent bias in favor of women.
B) There is no difference in how men and women use language.
C) There are no singular gender-neutral pronouns in the English language.
D) Men use language primarily to establish and maintain social relationships.
E) Women use language primarily to assert status.


C

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