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    A ppt on the sensitivity of language, covering the aspect of 'Generic Language', 'Non-Parallel Language' as well as the causes and effects of insensitive language.

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    Language Sensitivity

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    LANGUAGE

    SENSITIVITY

    Momina Shaista Yumna Momal Binish Aysha


    Ayesha Kanwal Saleem Mangi Ameen Farooq
    INTRODUCTION

    1) Language is 2) Expressions can


    inappropriate if it be perceived as
    is perceived sexist, biased,
    offensive racist etc.
    GENERIC LANGUAGE
    Problem #1 Problem #2

    Reliance on Masculine Pronouns Reliance on the use of the generic


    “man”
    E.g. "When a student writes a paper,
    he must proofread it carefully." E.g. Businessman, fireman,
    chairman
    Solution: Use plurals
    Use both pronouns Solution: Use alternate terms
    Business executive, fire fighter,
    chairperson
    NON-PARALLEL LANGUAGE
    • The terms are changed due to certain characteristics like race,
    gender, color, ethnicity, etc.

    • Two forms of Non-Parallelism:


    1. Marking
    2. Unnecessary Association

    • Steps taken to speak more appropriately


    CAUSES OF INSENSITIVE
    LANGUAGE

    Knowledge
    Beliefs Culture
    systems
    EFFECTS OF INSENSITIVE
    LANGUAGE
    • Personal damage: affects your identity, dignity, self-
    esteem, self-respect, pride

    • Social unrest:
    fights, arguments, disputes.
    chaos in the society.
    context of the words also matters

    • Language has repercussions: Different interpretations


    than the intended meaning
    Conclusion
    THANKYOU!

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