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Sexist language: should we be concerned?

S Schneider, A M Soto

    Journal of the American Medical Women'S Association (1972)
    |May 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Sexist language, discriminatory speech or writing, can cause harm and is a persistent issue in scientific and medical writing. This study reviews the debate, evidence of harm, and current journal practices to suggest improvements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Linguistics
    • Sociology
    • Medical Communication

    Background:

    • Sexist language is discriminatory and implies unjustified sexual bias, often against women.
    • The identification and elimination of sexist language have been subjects of ongoing debate.
    • The potential harm caused by sexist language is frequently underestimated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the historical debate surrounding sexist language.
    • To examine the evidence demonstrating the harmful effects of sexist language.
    • To explore the relevance of sexist language in scientific and medical writing.
    • To survey current journal writing practices to assess the extent of the problem and propose solutions.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of the debate and evidence of harm.
    • Analysis of the implications for scientific and medical communication.
    • Empirical survey of contemporary journal writing.

    Main Results:

    • The historical debate highlights persistent controversy regarding sexist language.
    • Evidence indicates that sexist language can indeed cause tangible harm.
    • The prevalence of sexist language in scientific and medical journals requires further investigation.
    • Recommendations are needed to address the ongoing problem.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexist language is a significant issue with demonstrable harmful effects.
    • Addressing sexist language is crucial for equitable scientific and medical communication.
    • Further research and targeted recommendations are necessary to mitigate the problem in academic writing.

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