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Ethics and Diversity: Confronting Bias in Language

Question 7 • *CR Speech (ELECTIVE, 1 semester, E6001OX)

Which of the following is an example of gender biased language?

Answer
A
“Watch where you are going, Four Eyes!”
B
“You better catch that!”
C
“Are you deaf?”
D
“Hey guys!”

Explanation

“Guys” is often used to address a group of people of any gender, but it uses a male term as if it includes everyone. That makes “Hey guys!” an example of gender-biased language. The other phrases are insulting or refer to a disability, but they are not specifically gender-biased.

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