Gender Shapes the Language We Use Because

question 42

Multiple Choice

Gender shapes the language we use because

• A)men typically use male pronouns to describe possessions such as cars or boats.
• B)women's traditional titles are often more positive than men's.
• C)the English language tends to treat what is masculine as having more value than what is feminine.
• D)men are as likely to take a woman's name after marriage as women are to take a man's name.

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Definitions:

Risky

Characterized by or involving exposure to the possibility of financial loss or other adverse outcomes.

Racial Classification

The categorization of individuals based on perceived or attributed racial characteristics, often used for demographic, societal, or legal purposes.

Susie Phipps

A woman who challenged Louisiana's classification of her race based on an archaic law, highlighting issues of racial identity and legal classification in the United States.

White Privilege

Unearned advantages and societal benefits given to white individuals based on racial bias.