Avoiding Sexist Language By Jennifer Klein

"Avoiding Sexist Language", by Jennifer Klein explains the ways writers may improve trite sexist sentences. Avoiding sexist language remains an important factor in writing professional documents. For many sexist language may be a normal way of writing. This persists because of daily verbal language. Writers must adopt words that eliminate sexist remarks within sentences. Klein states, "Such a sentence assumes that all students are male." This statement epitomizes what many people say and write every day. The use of male nouns alone embodies a sexist culture. Masculine nouns must accompany female nouns. This includes both genders, which shows inclusive language. Writers should not assume readers will understand that masculine nouns subsist