Which statement below is an example of sexism in language?
A) It's okay to use man-linked words like freshman; everyone knows what you mean.
B) We can no longer use language that assumes all members of a category like lawyers, physicians, professors, and soldiers are male.
C) The Women's Policy Institute champions the interests of women throughout the country.
D) Women continue to get paid less than men working in the same fields and on similar tasks.

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The use of "man-linked" words assumes that the default or norm is male and excludes or marginalizes women. It perpetuates gender stereotypes and reinforces the idea that some professions or roles are "for men" and not for women.

Which Statement Below Is an Example of Sexism in Language