If You Think It's Very Important to Stop Using Sexist

question 114

Multiple Choice

If you think it's very important to stop using sexist language, like masculine terms used to refer to large groups with male and female members, what do you assume about the relationship between language and culture?

• A) Language is shaped by culture, and the use of nonsexist words is a signal of social change.
• B) There is basically no relationship between language and culture.
• C) Language can change culture, but only in negative ways that increase sexism and discrimination.
• D) Culture can only be transformed through material and economic change, not through any connection to language.
• E) Language shapes culture, so using gender-neutral language facilitates social change.

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