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Introduction| Why the impact of English on gender and power is important

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Introduction| Why the impact of English on gender and power is important

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Grammar, vocabulary, and expressions in the English language can reflect society's norms and stereotypes about gender and power. Some expressions may convey that masculinity is associated with power, and intensity, while femininity is associated with weakness and emotion. This can influence perceptions of gender roles and social expectations.

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Article 1| Gender and power relationships in the language of proverbs: Image of a woman

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Article 1| Gender and power relationships in the language of proverbs: Image of a woman

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Rasul, S. (2015). Gender and power relationships in the language of proverbs: Image of a woman. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 9(2), 53-62.

Proverbs, as a form of folk wisdom, depict women as weak, inferior, and subordinate.

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Article 2| Processing ‘Gender-neutral’ Pronouns: A Self-paced Reading Study of Learners of English

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Article 2| Processing ‘Gender-neutral’ Pronouns: A Self-paced Reading Study of Learners of English

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Speyer, L. G., & Schleef, E. (2018). Processing ‘gender-neutral’ pronouns: A self-paced reading study of learners of English. Applied Linguistics, 40(5), 793–815. https://doi.org/10.1093/applin/amy022

Positive effect: Even people who have not yet developed a sense of non-binary gender concepts can learn about it through learning the English language(the singular they), and contribute to the awakening of their own gender awareness.

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Website 1| The Role of Language in the Gender Gap

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Website 1| The Role of Language in the Gender Gap

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https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/role-language-gender-gap

Language has the power to alter people’s viewpoints.

Word order can both convey and reinforce gender beliefs.

However, in family circumstances, it is fathers who are assigned a more marginal role through language.

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Website 2|Women and words: why language matters

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Website 2|Women and words: why language matters

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3TfnKKJtx6j9CLWHnPtBt0Q/women-and-words-why-language-matters

Synonyms of insulted words when offered without context reinforce negative stereotypes about women and centre men.

These words shape perceptions and influence the way women are treated.

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Video 1|Win Chesson: Why Gender-Inclusive Language Matters

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Video 1|Win Chesson: Why Gender-Inclusive Language Matters

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2YNrEgKHZY

Man-centred English words are erasing women who also belong to the social group linguistically.

Three ways to promote:

1. The words we choose are entirely within our control.

2. Make the changes and switch to gender-inclusive words from this moment.

3. Everyone can be a gender-savvy speaker.

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Video 2|Language around gender and identity evolves (and always has) | Archie Crowley

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Video 2|Language around gender and identity evolves (and always has) | Archie Crowley

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XguYZXUChhY

Three controversial opinions about language that are no longer suitable for a gender-neutral society:

1. Grammar rules never change.

2. Dictionaries provide official English definitions.

3. People cannot make up words.

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Conclusion| The impact of English on Gender and Power needs further discussion

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Conclusion| The impact of English on Gender and Power needs further discussion

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From what was introduced above, we have a basic understanding of the impact that English has on gender and power. Apparently, the impact comes from both negative and positive aspects: Man-centred language leads to gender and power imbalances, intensifying sexism. Meanwhile, gender-neutral English pushes forward gender equality and inclusivity.