Year
1990
Paper Type
Master's Project
College
College of Education and Human Services
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. William Herrold
Second Advisor
Dr. Mary Grimes
Third Advisor
Dr. David Jacobson
Abstract
Included is a skills development curriculum unit for secondary English students which encourages the use of non-sexist language with creativity within the content area. The study contains lists of objectives, writing, reading and group activities, an attitude survey for students and an evaluation checklist for teachers. Classroom discussions, films, fairy tales and skills development exercises are used to help students recognize and find alternatives to sexist language. The rationale for the teaching of non-sexist language is based on the theory that how we speak stems from how we think, and visa-versa. If sexism in reading and writing is identified and avoided, stereotypical attitudes would be less likely to occur. The study's intent is to challenge teachers and students to employ non-sexist language so that its usage becomes more familiar and acceptable in every day life.
Suggested Citation
Steiner, Maureen Parrella, "Non-sexist Language Curriculum Guidebook" (1990). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 252.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/252