I need to check and see if this sentence is : Inclusive language- making language nonsexist.
Sentence: The minister joined the couple together as man and wife.
Is this sentence language nonsexist if so, how can I change it? I so not sound right if I change it to man and women.
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. How about: "The minister joined the couple together in holy matrimony?"
Another alternative would be "The minister joined the couple together as husband and wife."
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
To check if a sentence is inclusive language and nonsexist, we can analyze the language used in the sentence to see if it promotes equal representation of all genders.
In the given sentence, "The minister joined the couple together as man and wife," the language is not inclusive because it assumes that a couple consists of a man and a woman, reinforcing traditional gender roles.
To make the sentence more inclusive, we can consider alternative phrases that do not assign gender roles. One option could be, "The minister joined the couple together in holy matrimony." This phrase removes the specific gender roles associated with "man" and "wife."
Another alternative could be, "The minister joined the couple together as husband and wife." While this still uses gender-specific terms, it acknowledges that a couple can consist of any gender combination.
When trying to create inclusive language, it's important to consider the different preferences of individuals and the specific context in which the sentence is being used.