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Sexist German-Non-Sexist English or Non-Sexist German-Sexist English? Historical Observations on a Pragmatic Question.

Authors :
Kastovsky, Dieter
Dalton-Puffer, Christiane
Source :
Language Sciences. May-Jul 2002 24(3-4):285-296.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Investigates tendencies with regard to gender-specific or gender-non-specific designations in English and German by means of nouns in present-day usage as well as the historical development of these tendencies. (Author/VWL)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0388-0001
Volume :
24
Issue :
3-4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Language Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ643227
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research