Replication, evocation and revocation of linguistic sexism in translated national anthems

• Main Authors: Samson Olasunkanmi Oluga,, Teh, Chee Seng, Gerard Sagaya Raj Rajoo,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2016
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10703/1/12477-39668-1-PB.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/10703/; http://ejournal.ukm.my/3l/issue/view/807

There is persistent linguistic sexism in the anthems of some countries that are members of the United Nations which diametrically negates the principle of gender equality and the global condemnation of gender-biased language use, especially in public communication. This can be very serious because...