Man Made LanguageOne of the great classics of the women's movement, Man-Made Language opened our eyes to the myriad ways in which the rules and uses of language promote a male, and so inherently partial, view of the world. Often imitated, never replaced, Man-Made Language has become a cornerstone of modern feminist thought. |
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Introduction I | 1 |
To Believe or not to Believe LanguageSex | 7 |
Constructing Womens Silence | 52 |
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