In a brief response, discuss the implications of gendered communication such as fireman vs. firefighter. Which...

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In a brief response, discuss the implications of gendered communication such as fireman vs. firefighter. Which term do you prefer: policeman, policewoman, or police officer? How often do you use phrasing such as "male nurse" or "female professor" when the added gender descriptor is unnecessary? What do you notice about others' use (or non-use) of such terms? How does such gendered communication affect our interactions? In a brief response, discuss the implications of gendered communication such as fireman vs. firefighter. Which term do you prefer: policeman, policewoman, or police officer? How often do you use phrasing such as "male nurse" or "female professor" when the added gender descriptor is unnecessary? What do you notice about others' use (or non-use) of such terms? How does such gendered communication affect our interactions?

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1 Implications of Gendered Communication Gendered language such as fireman or policeman has several implications Reinforcing Stereotypes It can reinfo... View the full answer