Genderspeak

Quick meaning: Genderspeak is a noun meaning Gendered language or communication.

Meaning

Gendered language or communication.

More Meanings

1. The communication style and/or speech pattern associated with a particular gender.
2. (chiefly derogatory) Gender-neutral language or communication.

Example Sentences

Eliminate genderspeak from job titles and terminology. Replace salesman and mailman with sales representative and mail carrier.

I've also strayed from the politically correct in many ways, not the least of which is genderspeak. I use he, him, his and so on throughout the book (unless I am writing about a woman), […]

'Man' when used of the human race is the primary use, which the Shorter Oxford Dictionary still upholds, and so what we are seeing is not a change of inclusive language so much as a kind of 'genderspeak'.

Mary Crawford psychology professor at the University of South Carolina and an authority in the field of "genderspeak," complains that Tannen has not thoroughly analyzed the power issues involved in speech.

Synonyms for genderspeak

Depending on context, synonyms include genderlect.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include femspeak, genderspecial, genderscape, womanspeak, gender critical, gendercritter.

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