1. World problems
  2. Sexist language in employment

Sexist language in employment

  • Sexually discriminating job terminology

Claim

In many languages, there is no feminine equivalent term for the evidently masculine name describing many jobs usually held by men. As in many countries all jobs are now theoretically open to women, this discriminating terminology creates confusion and frustration.

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(F) Fuzzy exceptional problems
Subject
  • Social activity » Employment
  • Research, standards » Nomenclature
  • Language » Languages
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024