Thursday, February 09, 2006

Topics mentioned at tonight's meeting

Here are some items relevant to topics that were discussed at this evening's meeting.

Research consistently finds that the use of the generic masculine pronoun evokes a male referent.
Mark E. Johnson, & Seana Dowling-Guyer. "Effects of inclusive vs. exclusive language on evaluations of the counselor." Sex Roles. March 1996.

"Strategies for Solving Gender Exclusive Pronoun Problems" at Empire State College.

On Lawrence Summers' remarks about mathematical ability and sex, especially in regards to the difference between mean and variance.
William Saletan. "Don't Worry Your Pretty Little Head." Slate. January 21, 2005.

On the power of persuasion and public debate to alter social norms, rather than legal solutions.
Richard von Busack. "Superman Versus the KKK. Metro. July 1998.

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