The strange case of Valeria Jones. Argument over a thoughtful enforcement of a gender-inclusive language

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Study Aids, ESL, Foreign Languages
Cover of the book The strange case of Valeria Jones. Argument over a thoughtful enforcement of a gender-inclusive language by Dominik Jesse, GRIN Verlag
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Dominik Jesse ISBN: 9783656925460
Publisher: GRIN Verlag Publication: March 23, 2015
Imprint: GRIN Verlag Language: English
Author: Dominik Jesse
ISBN: 9783656925460
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Publication: March 23, 2015
Imprint: GRIN Verlag
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,0, Free University of Berlin (Englische Philologie), course: Oral and Writing Skills, language: English, abstract: In February 2014, the former catering worker Valeria Jones sued her employer, the Bon Appetit Management Co. in Oregon, United States, after co-workers numerous times referred to her as 'female'. Jones felt offended by this term since she identified as 'gender-neutral' (Andersen 2014). US$ 518,682 were adjudged to Jones as compensation money for 'pronoun pain and humiliation' (Owens 2014). This lawsuit , in which a particular usage of language was punished, demonstrates how quickly the idea of a genderised language can be exaggerated and thus discredited. However, it does not mean that a language which is sensitive towards sex and gender should be abandoned for its realisation might so easily be distorted. An enlightened society is indeed in need of a language that is gender-inclusive. Yet, taking into account the case of Valeria Jones, the inevitable question must arise whether and when such a language should be enforced by law and policy. In the following paragraphs, it is to be shown that a gender-inclusive language has to be enforced (only), when its non-application causes legal consequences by excluding people from rights. In all other cases, common sense is likely to be more thoughtful an adviser. Therefore, this paper is dedicated to the practical aspects of a gender-inclusive language and its realistic implementation. Hopefully, it will have a share in reconciling the still ongoing differences between proponents and opponents of a genderised language.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,0, Free University of Berlin (Englische Philologie), course: Oral and Writing Skills, language: English, abstract: In February 2014, the former catering worker Valeria Jones sued her employer, the Bon Appetit Management Co. in Oregon, United States, after co-workers numerous times referred to her as 'female'. Jones felt offended by this term since she identified as 'gender-neutral' (Andersen 2014). US$ 518,682 were adjudged to Jones as compensation money for 'pronoun pain and humiliation' (Owens 2014). This lawsuit , in which a particular usage of language was punished, demonstrates how quickly the idea of a genderised language can be exaggerated and thus discredited. However, it does not mean that a language which is sensitive towards sex and gender should be abandoned for its realisation might so easily be distorted. An enlightened society is indeed in need of a language that is gender-inclusive. Yet, taking into account the case of Valeria Jones, the inevitable question must arise whether and when such a language should be enforced by law and policy. In the following paragraphs, it is to be shown that a gender-inclusive language has to be enforced (only), when its non-application causes legal consequences by excluding people from rights. In all other cases, common sense is likely to be more thoughtful an adviser. Therefore, this paper is dedicated to the practical aspects of a gender-inclusive language and its realistic implementation. Hopefully, it will have a share in reconciling the still ongoing differences between proponents and opponents of a genderised language.

More books from GRIN Verlag

Cover of the book Der Dekabristenaufstand 1825 und das Regime von Nikolaus I. by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Die Situation des Elternhauses als wichtige Komponente in der erfolgreichen Frühförderung behinderter und von Behinderung bedrohter Kinder by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Historische Entwicklung des Aufsatzunterrichts und das kreative Schreiben by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Partnerwahl - Befunde und Theorien by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Die Taufe als Grunddatum christlichen Glaubens by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Developing a Literacy Program in Classrooms by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Die Universität Leipzig am Ausgang des 17. Jahrhunderts by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Vergleich der Herausbildung der spanischen Literatursprache mit der Herausbildung der italienischen Literatursprache by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Das Paniksyndrom - Darstellung, Diagnose und Therapie by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Der demenzkranke Patient im Akutkrankenhaus. Herausforderungen und Handlungsempfehlungen aus ethischer, gesellschaftlicher, pflegerischer und ökonomischer Sicht by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Die Funktionsweise der funktionalen Syntax by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Code switching of Russian-German bilinguals by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Jugend und Drogen - ein Spannungsverhältnis? by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Übungsfirma. Mehr als nur eine Qualifikationsmaßnahme für die Ausbildung? by Dominik Jesse
Cover of the book Einsatz neuer Medien im Englischunterricht der Grundschule by Dominik Jesse
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy