The traditional third-person singular pronouns in English (e.g., he, she, his, her) explicitly mention the gender of the person. This can be problematic for some transgendered persons who hope to defy gender boundaries. It can also be problematic for so...
This page was last updated on September 30th, 2008
This page was last updated on September 30th, 2008
Pronouns (from Academic)
Canadian Content » Society » Transgendered » Academic » Pronouns »
Gender Fair Language
Jenny Redfern discusses how to minimize sexist language while neither violating English grammar nor using gender-neutral pronouns.
Gender-Neutral Pronoun Frequently Asked Questions
A comprehensive discussion of gender-neutral/gender-free pronouns in English over the centuries, such as 'sie', 'hir', 'ey', 'zie', singular their, and many others.
The History and Status of Singular Their (with Examples)
A discussion of the traditional and established use of "they/their" as indefinite genderless pronouns by Jane Austen and other well-known authors.
Gender in Language
In light of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, this essay examines if gender-neutral language should be used to describe all people in male-dominated fields.
Footnotes: Pronouns
A transgendered person examines several systems of gender-free pronouns. Possibilities include the singular "they", the phrase "he or she", and the Spivak Varient.
Some Notes on Gender-Neutral Language
Carolyn Jacobson, a Ph. D. candidate who studies Victorian English literature, provides this handout about the history of pronoun usage.
Viewpoints from Involvement -- "Thon"
The history and usage of "thon" as a genderless pronoun derived from "that one" is described.
Gender Exclusive Language
Learn six strategies to avoid using gender-specific pronouns.
Jenny Redfern discusses how to minimize sexist language while neither violating English grammar nor using gender-neutral pronouns.
A comprehensive discussion of gender-neutral/gender-free pronouns in English over the centuries, such as 'sie', 'hir', 'ey', 'zie', singular their, and many others.
A discussion of the traditional and established use of "they/their" as indefinite genderless pronouns by Jane Austen and other well-known authors.
In light of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, this essay examines if gender-neutral language should be used to describe all people in male-dominated fields.
A transgendered person examines several systems of gender-free pronouns. Possibilities include the singular "they", the phrase "he or she", and the Spivak Varient.
Carolyn Jacobson, a Ph. D. candidate who studies Victorian English literature, provides this handout about the history of pronoun usage.
The history and usage of "thon" as a genderless pronoun derived from "that one" is described.
Learn six strategies to avoid using gender-specific pronouns.
Academic >> Pronouns yielded other results on Canadian Content:
Oliver Cromwell
January 18th, 2006, 04:24 AM So what do you guy's think of him. A Republican? A dictator? A revolut
January 18th, 2006, 04:24 AM So what do you guy's think of him. A Republican? A dictator? A revolut
It`s "ME" !
It's "ME" ! Philosophy Discussion
It's "ME" ! Philosophy Discussion
Judge Has No Business to Outlaw Pledge in Schools
September 14th, 2005, 10:47 PM Rev. I still say the interface between church and state has always e
September 14th, 2005, 10:47 PM Rev. I still say the interface between church and state has always e
Republican, monarchist or what?
December 22nd, 2005, 01:19 AM Just interested in seeing what most people here are. Personally I'm a
December 22nd, 2005, 01:19 AM Just interested in seeing what most people here are. Personally I'm a
"End times senerios"
Page 2-"End times senerios" Philosophy Discussion
Page 2-"End times senerios" Philosophy Discussion
|
 |
-
