Sex bias in language use: "Neutral" pronouns that aren't.

Janice Moulton, George M. Robinson, Cherin S. Elias·1978·American Psychologist
DOI 10.1037//0003-066x.33.11.1032

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Moulton, J., Robinson, G. M., & Elias, C. S. (1978). Sex bias in language use: "Neutral" pronouns that aren't. American Psychologist. https://doi.org/10.1037//0003-066x.33.11.1032

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