Why does Kleinman think women cling to the terms “freshman,” “chairman,“ and “yo

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Why does Kleinman think women cling to the terms “freshman,” “chairman,“ and “you guys”?

They only follow what they have been taught

Women want to be included in the term that refers to the higher-status group

Women want to follow what society has set by making these terms acceptable regardless of gender

none of the above

They only follow what they have been taught

Women want to be included in the term that refers to the higher-status group

Women want to follow what society has set by making these terms acceptable regardless of gender

none of the above

Explanation / Answer

This type of terminology or language is termed as sexist language. "And why do so many women cling to “freshman,” “chairman” and “you guys?” In earlier days, man was considered something of a higher status and women wanted to find themselves as to be considered in the higher group as well, I.e. They wanted to be included in this high status world or the group that Is better or spbelieved to be better. But, what they feel to realise is that, being termed as "one of you guys" is not inclusion in reality but just a disguise. Kleinman says, that if women were actually included, they wouldn't have to be lost in the "guys" word. Hence, the answer would be

B) Women want to be included in the term that refers to the higher-status group

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