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ERIC Number: EJ404101
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Who Is He?
Kendall, Martha E.
College Teaching, v38 n1 p13-15 Win 1990
Because language exposes cultural values, it is not surprising that American English reveals male dominance in many overt as well as subtle ways. Many teachers may be unaware of their contribution to the perpetuation of male dominance through their habitual use of the generic "he." (MLW)
Descriptors: Females, Higher Education, Language Usage, Linguistics, Males, Sex Bias, Sex Differences, Sex Discrimination
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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