What is a generic language?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Generic language purports to include everyone, yet literally only refers to men. Examples of generic language include congressman, spokesman, mailman, and the pronouns he and him used to refer to everyone. Studies have shown that generic language leads to certain assumptions and inclusive language has an impact in how we think.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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What will be an ideal response?
The text suggests that interracial marriages serve as an indicator of the relationship among racial groups
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Hochschild, who studied 50 dual-earner married couples, women's increased labor force participation has resulted in
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