This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Why should legal writers be alert for sexist language? Explain how the use of sexist language ... (Read 64 times)

nramada

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 580
Why should legal writers be alert for sexist language?
 
  Explain how the use of sexist
  language can be avoided and how gender-neutral language may be substituted for it.

Question 2

Define the term legalese and give an example. Should legalese be used in legal writing?
 
  Why or why not?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ghepp

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 361
Answer to Question 1

egal professionals are consciously moving away from the tradition of using masculine pronouns inclusively in legal writing, which is why legal writers should be alert for sexist language. Some of the ways in which gender-neutral language may be substituted for masculine pronouns include:

Words with man or men may use a gender-neutral substitute. For example, workers' compensation may be substituted for workmen's compensation.
se he or she in place of he.
Alternate between the use of masculine and feminine pronouns throughout a document.
Make a noun plural so that a gender-neutral plural noun such as they, their, or them can be used.
Repeat the noun rather than using a pronoun.

Answer to Question 2

Legalese consists of terms that are used by legal professionals but that are unknown to most people outside the legal profession. An example of legalese is voir dire, which means jury selection. The use of legalese should be avoided, especially when communicating with clients and other laypeople. In the voir dire example mentioned,
this could be accomplished by using the term jury selection when writing to the client.





 

Did you know?

The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library