Gender Bias in English

1
Gender Bias in English

• All people male until proven female.
• Most occupational titles male. Female doctor,
  female pilot
• Acting is masculine passively accepting is female

2
Semantic derogation

• Patron Matron
• Landlord Landlady
• Sir Madam
• Governor Governess
• Courtier Courtesan

3

• Lord Dame
• Gentleman Lady
• Master Mistress

4
Bias towards women

• Innocent term describing women becomes negative,
  then abusive, then a sexual slur.
• More than 500 English words for prostitute.