Does Language Influence Social Perceptions? in Answering This Question, Examine

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Essay

Does language influence social perceptions? In answering this question, examine conscious attempts to change what is perceived by many to be "gender-biased" language (terms such as fireman, policeman, Mrs., Miss, freshman, mankind). Also, do you think these attempts to change language will suc?ceed, or are English speakers too set in their ways to change?

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