How has sexist language changed to be more inclusive?
a. Students receive the message that both men and women settled the United States by using the term "founding fathers."
b. The term "coed" implies that women are equal to men when it comes to educational pursuits.
c. The suffix –ess is added to words to indicate that the job is primarily done by males.
d. The American Psychiatric Association style manual requires writing be free of sexual bias and implications.
D Correct Answer: The American Psychiatric Association style manual requires writing be free of sexual bias and implications.
Feedback for Correct Answer: Several organizations have changed the guidelines in their writing manuals to promote nonsexist language as preferred for their professional publications. The style manual of the American Psychological Association includes writing conventions employing language free of sexist implications.
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