Which of the Following Statements About the Differential Treatment of Females

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the differential treatment of females and males in language is/are correct?

• A) There are more sexual terms associated with males than with females.
• B) There are several pairs of terms for females and males that have the same objective meaning but that reflect a more negative connotation for the female term.
• C) The use of male pronouns to refer to females and males is clearly interpreted as inclusive of both genders.
• D) all of the above

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