What is critical feminist theory?

Table of Contents:

1. What is critical feminist theory?
2. Who founded feminist theory?
3. What are some examples of sexist language?
4. How is English a sexist language?
5. Does language promote sexist views?
6. What is gender-neutral language examples?

What is critical feminist theory?

From a critical feminist perspective, culture is a complex combination of critical cultural elements (i.e. race, ethnicity, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality) that are forged, reproduced, and contested within asymmetrical relations of power that primarily constrain one's self.

Who founded feminist theory?

Mary Wollstonecraft's

What are some examples of sexist language?

Example of Sexist Language with Nonsexist Alternatives
Example	Preferred Alternative
Dear Sir, Gentlemen (to an unknown person)	Dear Colleague, Dear Editor, Dear Professor, Dear Staff Member, etc.
Dear Sir, Dear Mr. Green (when first name and sex are unknown)	Dear Professor (Doctor, Editor) Green, Dear J. Green

How is English a sexist language?

Pronoun reference provides a classic instance of sexist language. The sexism in English is to ignore women by allowing masculine terms to be used specifically refer to males and generically to refer to human beings in general. It is mainly shown in the pronouns: he, she, his, her, himself and herself.

Does language promote sexist views?

Given that language not only reflects stereotypical beliefs but also affects recipients' cognition and behavior, the use of expressions consistent with gender stereotypes contributes to transmit and reinforce such belief system and can produce actual discrimination against women.

What is gender-neutral language examples?

This use of 'they' as a gender-neutral pronoun is currently being revived.”...The move towards gender-neutral language.

Example of gendered terms	Examples of gender-neutral terms
Fireman	Firefighter
Chairman	Chair, Chairperson
Stewardess, Steward	Flight attendant
Actor, actress	Actor