Sexist language 1

In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

For help with this exercise, see Recognizing sexist language.

Example

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◯ A fireman must always be on call even when he is off duty.
◯ Firefighters must always be on call even when they are off duty.
Sexist language 1 – 1

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◯ The chairperson for the new program in digital art is Ariana Tamlin, an accomplished portrait painter and computer programmer.
◯ The chairman for the new program in digital art is Ariana Tamlin, an accomplished portrait painter, computer programmer, and cookie baker.
Sexist language 1 – 2

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◯ In the governor’s race, Lena Weiss, a defense lawyer, easily defeated Harvey Tower, an architect.
◯ In the governor’s race, Lena Weiss, a defense lawyer and mother of two, easily defeated Harvey Tower, an architect.
Sexist language 1 – 3

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◯ Recent military history has shown that lady combat helicopter pilots are as skilled, reliable, and resourceful as men.
◯ Recent military history has shown that women and men are equally skilled, reliable, and resourceful as combat helicopter pilots.
Sexist language 1 – 4

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◯ An emergency room head nurse must know how to use sophisticated digital equipment if she is to keep track of all her patients’ data and guide her medical team.
◯ An emergency room head nurse must know how to use sophisticated digital equipment to keep track of all patients’ data and guide the medical team.
Sexist language 1 – 5