USA Today: Oxford Dictionary's synonyms for 'woman' are sexist. 30,000 petition to change it
Sexist synonyms for "woman" in the Oxford Dictionary of English galvanized more than 30,000 people to sign a petition calling for their removal. A Change.org petition started in June by London-based ...
Oxford Dictionary's synonyms for 'woman' are sexist. 30,000 petition to change it
In the current versions of the Oxford English Dictionary, the synonyms for 'woman' include some eye-poppingly sexist words: b***h, besom, piece, bit, mare, baggage, wench, petticoat, frail, bird, ...
Earlier this year, Oxford University Press changed its entry for "woman" in its dictionaries to include more positive ways to describe a female. Shutterstock (CNN) -- Even the dictionary can be sexist ...
India.com: Oxford Dictionary Updates Sexist Definitions of The Word ‘Woman’, Labels Synonym ‘B**ch’ As Offensive
New Delhi: After facing a lot of criticism for its sexist and offensive definition of the word ‘woman’, the Oxford University Press has finally updated its dictionary. The much-needed move comes after ...
Oxford Dictionary Updates Sexist Definitions of The Word ‘Woman’, Labels Synonym ‘B**ch’ As Offensive
CBC.ca: Why activists say the Oxford Dictionary of English results for 'woman' are sexist
Maria Beatrice Giovanardi says the Oxford Dictionary of English results for "woman" are sexist — and at least 30,000 people agree with her. The London-based marketing consultant and women's rights ...
Why activists say the Oxford Dictionary of English results for 'woman' are sexist
The Independent: Oxford English Dictionary changes definition of ‘woman’ after complaints that it was ‘sexist’
‘I hope soon the oppression of women will be considered the same as racism and homophobia is,’ says campaign organiser Maria Beatrice Giovanardi (Change.org) The Oxford English Dictionary has updated ...