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Linguistics Sexism in Chinese and English Language

Chenkun Miao

Abstract


Linguistic sexism is sexism that takes place through language. This may involve the use of pronouns for only one of the sexes and language that are unfair to the sexes. Chinese and English, as two separate system, somehow shares common traits in gender discrimination. In compliance with lexicology, syntax, cultural and social  factors, sexism in both language is discussed to make a comparison from linguistics’ perspective.

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Linguistics Sexism; Lexicology; Syntax; Culture

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v6i6.4431

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