Explain why words like mankind and congressmen are considered sexist. Give examples of how these words can be made nonsexist.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
- Although these are generic terms, they are considered sexist because of the use of "man" in each term. This language presumes that males are the norm.
- A word such as mankind can be changed to a gender-neutral term such as "human beings,""humanity," or "people." A word such as congressmen can be made nonsexist by changing the term to representative or congressperson.
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