Use of gender-inclusive language in English as a foreign language

What is it about?

Epicene pronouns are pronouns that refer to individuals of any gender. This study examines how these pronouns are used in English as a foreign language, focusing on student writing. The study investigates various factors that could potentially influence the choice of pronouns, such as the writers' first-language background.

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Photo by Anna Dziubinska on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Previous studies have focused almost exclusively on the use of gender-inclusive language in native English. This study extends the scope to include English as a foreign language.