GENDER-MEANING PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS
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This paper explores phraseological units that convey gender-related meanings in the English language. It analyzes how idiomatic expressions reflect and reinforce societal perceptions of gender roles, identities, and stereotypes. The study categorizes phraseological units into those that explicitly reference gender, those that imply traditional gender roles, and those with gender-coded meanings despite neutral language. It also addresses evolving expressions influenced by gender-inclusive discourse. By examining both historical and contemporary usage, the paper highlights the linguistic mechanisms through which gender ideologies are perpetuated or challenged in everyday speech.
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