Many people speaking or writing English today wish to avoid using words that support unfair and untrue attitudes toward a particular sex, usually women. Sexism in a language is the way we speak; it places women in a position that is subsidiary to men. A lot of these words are in reference to occupations. Such words include mailman, policeman, fireman, etc. Words are very important because they affect the way we see ourselves and treat others. Avoiding sexism in words is important as a matter of accuracy in speaking. …
