Words have positive connotations when relating to male power, prestige, and leadership; when relating to women, they carry negative overtones of weakness, inferiority, and emotional immaturity. This differentiation demonstrates how __________.
a. language curbs gender narcissism
b. language promotes gender xenocentrism
c. language and gender are intertwined
d. language helps promote postgenderism
Answer: c. language and gender are intertwined
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