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Name: Man made language
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Author: Dale Spender

Man‑Made Language, a foundational text of the women's movement, explores how the structures and conventions of the English language perpetuate a male perspective. By analyzing how language reflects and reinforces gender roles, the book exposes inherent sexism in speech and writing, and argues for greater awareness of the ways linguistic practices shape our understanding of the world.

First publish date: 1980

Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics

Authors: Dale Spender

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