Lecture

Tools for (Re)feminization

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This lecture discusses tools for (re)feminization in language, focusing on the use of doublets, gender-neutral forms, and contracted forms. The instructor explains the importance of order in language, the agreement of adjectives, and the evolution of terms like 'professeur' and 'autrice'. The lecture also addresses potential issues with terms like 'entraîneuse' and 'médecine', as well as the challenges and debates surrounding contracted forms in French.

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