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The Use of Words Like "Man" or "Mankind" to Refer

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The use of words like "man" or "mankind" to refer to all humans is fairly easily identifiable as evidence of a default preference toward men in our language, but some commonly used words are trickier. In what ways do feminine nicknames like "cupcake" or "baby doll" or even derogatory terms like "heifer" or "cow" perpetuate gender stereotypes and inequality?


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