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“Hen” Is A Swedish Gender-Neutral Pronoun
Does this word belong in Swedish reference books?
Interesting Facts in Easy English
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- gender-neutral: does not identify a person as being male or female
- personal pronoun: a word that is used to identify a specific person or thing
- awkward: uncomfortable
- propose: to make a recommendation
- fad: something that is popular for a short time
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“Hen” Is A Swedish Gender-Neutral Pronoun
Comprehension Questions
- What does the word “hen” mean in Swedish?
- Why are many reference books adding the word “hen” now instead of years ago?
- What related title did Sweden win in 2010?
Discussion Questions: Some preschool teachers in Sweden are using the word “hen” as much as possible. They hope that kids will learn to think in a gender-neutral way. Do you feel that language should be gender-neutral? Should English do away with words like “actress” or “police woman”?
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