Sökning: "sexist language"

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  1. 1. Male-biased language: a diachronic corpus study of neutralization strategy in gender-based linguistic reforms

    Kandidat-uppsats, Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Författare :Evelina Eriksson; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Corpus linguistics; generic pronouns; neutralization; linguistic reforms; epicene; gender-neutral language;

    Sammanfattning : This paper focuses on the use of English epicene pronouns in discourse which most individuals are exposed to on an everyday basis. Gender-based linguistic reforms have been implemented since the beginning of the 1970s, to achieve a more non-sexist language. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Gender-neutrality in Written Discourse : A newspaper-based diachronic comparisonstudy of gender-neutral vocabulary

    Kandidat-uppsats, Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Författare :Yuchen Zeng; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Gender-neutral vocabulary; Diachronic; Gender Asymmetry; Sexist language; Gender- inclusive Language.;

    Sammanfattning : This paper investigated the use of sexist language in English vocabulary by examininggender asymmetry and sexism in contemporary written discourse. The traditional sexistlanguage often reinforces gender stereotypes and inequalities. In English, the masculineterms are considered the unmarked form (the norm) while the feminine terms are marked. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Representation of Gender and Sexuality in Swedish ELT Textbooks : A Study of Language, Norms, and Stereotypes in Education

    Magister-uppsats, Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Författare :Hanna Bixo; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Language; gender; sexuality; ELT; stereotypes; textbook research; norm critical pedagogy;

    Sammanfattning : Issues regarding how gender and sexuality are represented within different discourses have gained increased attention in the past decades. Within the field of language, gender, and sexuality, topics such as sexist language, stereotypes and heteronormativity have been continuously problematised as means of sustaining societal norms. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Man, en, mon, hen – Attityder till generiska pronomen i svenska språket

    Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för lingvistik och kognitiv semiotik; Lunds universitet/Allmän språkvetenskap

    Författare :Jenny Kristoffersson; [2022]
    Nyckelord :Languages and Literatures;

    Sammanfattning : It has been theorised and researched whether masculine generics are perceived as sexist and should be replaced by so-called gender-fair language. Masculine generics are grammatically masculine forms that are used to refer to people generically. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Mannens kärleksrelation till köttkulturen : En kritisk diskursanalys av matprogram ur ett genusperspektiv

    Kandidat-uppsats, Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Författare :Maria Lennehag; [2022]
    Nyckelord :gender; masculinity; diet; cooking shows; genus; maskulinitet; kost; matprogram;

    Sammanfattning : Purpose: The purpose of this essay has been to investigate how two male chefs: Per Morberg and Gustav Johansson, use cooking as an expression of their masculinity with a focus on how masculinity is portrayed in relation to meat-based and vegan diets. Research questions: – How do Morberg and Johansson present their masculinity in relation to the food that is cooked? In the form of cuisine, words and body language. LÄS MER