The Language of Oppression, Volume 10Examines decadence in our language, especially that language which leads to dehumanization and degradation of human beings. Powerful illustrations may be found in the fact that, for instance, Hitler's "Final Solution" appeared "reasonable" once the Jews were successfully labelled by the Nazis as sub-humans, "parasites," "vermin," or "bacilli." So, too, the subjugation of the American Indian was "defensible" since they were defined as "barbarians" and "savages." The author of this engrossing text that was originally published in 1974 by Public Affairs Press successfully identifies and critically comments on the racist, sexist, and ethnic slurs still predominant in society today, with the hope that this decadence will be cured. Winner of the 1983 George Orwell Award from the Committee on Doublespeak of the NCTE. |
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Page 93
... male through the use of masculine pronouns : The grammar of English dictates that when a referent is either of indetermi- nate sex or both sexes , it shall be considered masculine . The penetration of this habit of language into the ...
... male through the use of masculine pronouns : The grammar of English dictates that when a referent is either of indetermi- nate sex or both sexes , it shall be considered masculine . The penetration of this habit of language into the ...
Page 95
... male has always appeared evident when male and female names are put side by side : Jack and Jill , Hansel and Gretel , Romeo and Juliet , Antony and Cleopatra , Dick and Jane , John and Marsha . As for the firstness of the female ...
... male has always appeared evident when male and female names are put side by side : Jack and Jill , Hansel and Gretel , Romeo and Juliet , Antony and Cleopatra , Dick and Jane , John and Marsha . As for the firstness of the female ...
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... males will be the protectors of woman and child alike . The males will see to it that women and children will not be ... male definition . The woman is high enough on the pedestal to be protected from indecent and obscene language ...
... males will be the protectors of woman and child alike . The males will see to it that women and children will not be ... male definition . The woman is high enough on the pedestal to be protected from indecent and obscene language ...
Contents
The Language of AntiSemitism | 11 |
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The Language of White Racism | 33 |
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