Which statement below is an example of sexism in language?

A. It's okay to use man-linked words like freshman; everyone knows what you mean.
B. The Women's Policy Institute champions the interests of women throughout the country.
C. We can no longer use language that assumes all members of a category like lawyers, physicians, professors, and soldiers are male.
D. Women continue to get paid less than men working in the same fields and on similar tasks.


Answer: A

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