What is it about?
The study examined some reasons that native speakers of Spanish may be reluctant to accept gender neutral pronouns. The reason differed for men and women.
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Why is it important?
Understanding the reasons contributing to the acceptance of gender neutral pronouns in Spanish can help educators and policy makers develop more effective public messaging.
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Language is always changing, even when the official norms and policies of the language are resistant to change.
Shelia Kennison
Oklahoma State University System
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This page is a summary of: Attitudes toward gender-neutral language in Spanish, Journal of Language and Sexuality, August 2025, John Benjamins,
DOI: 10.1075/jls.24026.hur.
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