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ERIC Number: ED574111
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1998
Pages: 31
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Ripple Effects: The Case of Gender-Inclusive Language
Jacobs, G. M; Sevier, M.; Teo, W.
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The current study investigated whether the change toward more gender-inclusive English that is taking place in Inner Circle countries is also gaining acceptance for English usage in an Outer Circle country: Singapore. Data for the study came principally from a questionnaire completed by students at a Singapore junior college and from writing scripts of students at the same college. Results suggest that gender-inclusive English was viewed favourably by many students. Perhaps even more tellingly, gender-inclusive forms appeared in many students' writing. Thus, it appears that a ripple effect has occurred, in which changes in Inner Circle countries and in their varieties of English have been a factor in changes in Outer Circle forms. A questionnaire is appended. [This article was published in "Asian Englishes," v1 n2 p17-33 1998.]
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore
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