ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
摘要
ABSTRACT
Table of Contents
Chapter One INTRODUCTION
1.1 Language and Sexism
1.2 Literature Review
1.3 Objective of the Study
Chapter Two SEXIST ENGLISH VOCABULARY
2.1 Markedness
2.2 The Sexist English Vocabulary
2.2.1 English Feminine Suffixes
2.2.2 The Derogatory Feminine Words
2.2.3 Generic Masculine Terms
2.2.4 Word Order
2.2.5 Unparalleled English Addressing System
Chapter Three ETYMOLOGY OF THE SEXIST ENGLISH VOCABULARY
3.1 The History of English
3.2 Etymologies of Sexist English Vocabulary
3.2.1 Man and Woman
3.2.2 Sex-related Suffixes in English Vocabulary
3.2.3 He and She
3.2.4 Mr. and Mrs
3.3 The Semantic Change
Chapter Four Social Causes of the Sexism in the English Vocabulary
4.1 Christian Influences
4.1.1 The Development of Christianity
4.1.2 Sexism in The Holy Bible
4.2 Educational Influences
4.2.1 Development of Education to Women and Men
4.2.2 Discriminatory Education to Women and Men
4.2.3 Proportion of Women in Professional Occupations due to Education
4.2.4 Relationship between English Sexist Vocabulary and Education
4.3 Influences from Media
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Summary of the Relationship between the Society and the Sexism in the English Vocabulary
5.2 Suggested Strategies of Demolishing Sexism through Language
Bibliography
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