Sexism as Reflected in the Chinese and English Languages 英语和汉语的性别歧视.docVIP

英语和汉语的性别歧视 Sexism as Reflected in the Chinese and English Languages Abstract Language is the most important tool for human communication and thinking, and it reflects the thoughts, the attitudes, and the cultures of the people who make it and use it. Nevertheless, language, as a tool for communication, is limited in space and disappears in a flash in time. Sexism in language has for a long time remained a heated topic among linguists, especially sociolinguists. As a system of beliefs and practices that affirm the dominance of men over women on the basis of sex, sexism is an international phen