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

question 95

Essay

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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Definitions:

1,3-Butadiene

A colorless, flammable gas with a mild odorous smell, used in the production of synthetic rubber and other polymers.

HOMO

Stands for Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital, the topmost energy level occupied by electrons in a molecule under normal conditions.

1,3-Butadiene

An elementary conjugated diene with a molecular composition of C4H6, employed in the manufacture of synthetic rubber as a monomer.

HOMO

Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital, the topmost energy level occupied by electrons in a molecule under normal conditions.