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1. Lesson 8 .4 Gender-Neutral Language

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4. At the end of this lesson, you should be able to compare and contrast patterns of written texts across disciplines (EN11/12RWS-IIIgh-4.3) .

5. In this lesson, you should be able to make use of gender-neutral language.

6. “Why is it important to use gender-neutral language in today’s world?”

7. Make a list of seven gender-biased ways of referring to jobs (e.g., stewardess). Research their gender-neutral equivalent (e.g., flight attendant). Job Guessing Game

8. In the classroom, pair up with your seatmate and follow the directions below: Student A says a gender-biased term. Student B guesses the gender-neutral term. Student A says if the guess is correct. If it is, Student B gets one point. Student B says a gender-biased term. Job Guessing Game

9. In the classroom, pair up with your seatmate and follow the directions below: Student A guesses the gender-neutral term. Student B says if the guess is correct. If it is, Student A gets one point. Keep taking turns until you run out of gender-biased terms. The one with more points wins the activity. Job Guessing Game

10. Afterward, discuss with your partner why you think it is better to use gender-neutral terms. Job Guessing Game

11. What is gender? What biases are commonly related to gender? How can we make our words neutral in terms of gender? Review

12. A communicator should be careful not to favor a certain gender when constructing sentences. The term “gender-neutral language” is a generic term covering the use of non-sexist language, inclusive language or gender-fair language. Its purpose is to avoid words that may be interpreted as biased, discriminatory, or demeaning by implying that one sex or social gender is the norm. Using gender-fair and inclusive language also helps reduce gender stereotyping, promotes social change, and contributes to achieving gender equality. Gender-Neutral Language

13. Notice the difference between the given statements. The researcher must submit his proposal before the deadline. The researcher must submit his or her proposal before the deadline.

14. Please all rise in welcoming this year’s faculty and their wives. Please all rise in welcoming this year’s faculty and their spouses. This company needs a more passionate and dedicated manpower. This company needs a more passionate and dedicated workforce.

15. The use of masculine or feminine pronouns may create gender bias, which is evident in the following statement: Each employee must submit his photo for filing. This can be avoided by doing the following: Drop the pronoun that signifies gender and restructure the statement. Each employee must submit a photo for filing.

16. 2. Change to plural construction. Employees must submit their photos for filing. 3. Replace the masculine or feminine pronoun with one or you . You must submit your photo for filing.

17. Complete the following sentences by supplying the appropriate pronoun(s). Make sure to avoid using pronouns that cause gender bias. Each member of the audience has cast ____________ ballot. Good lawyers are willing to discuss ____________ moves with the client. An experienced politician always chooses ____________ campaign writer from those loyal to the political party ____________ belongs in. Nurses have to take extra precautions to protect ____________ from contagious patients.

18. 5. Teachers must take care of ____________ school file. 6. A business executive must deal with ____________ subordinates fairly. 7. Each contestant has submitted ____________ profile to the committee. 8. The school principal announced ____________ retirement during the program. 9. If you are thinking of hiring a teenager to babysit, we recommend that you check whether ____________ has prior experience. 10. The storyteller began to recount ____________ personal experiences.

19. If the statement is gender-neutral, place a check mark (✔) before it. Otherwise, revise the statement to eliminate gender bias. A teacher must communicate clearly with her students. A defendant should not be required to sacrifice the constitutional right to a fair trial. A doctor must indicate his license number in prescriptions. Mr. Smith’s little lady arrived in a fabulous red gown. The server brought us the menu.

20. 6. The police officer politely requested for my driver’s license. 7. Each student must submit a personal essay upon applying to the university. 8. During the ancient times, men used horses in one way or another. 9. Are there any freshmen who would like to apply as a contributor for the campus paper? 10.The stewardess served chicken afritada to the pompous gentleman.

21. How can we show respect toward those with nonbinary gender aside from using gender-neutral language? Values Integration

22. Imagine that you are the HR manager of a company. You need to compose a formal letter addressed to all employees mentioning that the company is gender-inclusive and reminding employees that gender discrimination will not be tolerated in the workplace. Observe the appropriate level of formality and directness in language usage. Use bias-free language as well.

23. Criteria Does Not Meet Expectations 1 Nearly Meets Expectations 2 Meets Expectations 3 Exceeds Expectations 4 Score Content (25%) Statement of purpose and explanations for the main idea The purpose of the letter is unclear . More explanations need to be used to support the main idea. The letter is able to state its purpose. A few explanations are stated to support the main idea. The letter clearly states its purpose. Some appropriate explanations are stated to support the main idea. The letter clearly states its purpose. It contains complete and appropriate explanations to support the main idea. Organization (20%) Statement of ideas and letter format The ideas are not logically stated . The format is not that of a business letter . The ideas are somewhat logically stated . The format is that of a business letter but with some mistakes. The ideas are fairly logically stated . The format is that of a business letter but with a few mistakes . The ideas are logically stated . The format is that of a business letter .

24. Criteria Does Not Meet Expectations 1 Nearly Meets Expectations 2 Meets Expectations 3 Exceeds Expectations 4 Score Language (25%) Use of gender-neutral language The letter still uses biased language . It is mostly indirect and informal . The letter uses some bias-free language . It is slightly indirect and a bit informal. The letter uses mostly bias-free language . It is direct but a bit informal . The letter uses bias-free language . It is direct and formal . Grammar and Mechanics (10%) Spelling, mechanics, grammar and usage There are ten or more errors in grammar and mechanics. There are seven to nine errors in grammar and mechanics. There are four to six errors in grammar and mechanics. There are zero to three errors in grammar and mechanics. Total Score =

25. List down ten nouns that are gendered. Then, list their corresponding gender-neutral term. Write your answers in your notebook. Assignment

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