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Angeles, Angeline P. - Reflection in GE 5
Angeles, Angeline P. - Reflection in GE 5
Angeles, Angeline P. - Reflection in GE 5
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
I thought that the existence of a handful I learned that that there are a lot of things
and variety of differences in terms of I should avoid doing and the need to
languages, cultural attitudes and beliefs, understand each other’s similarities and
and other behavioural practices hinders a differences in broader context arises.
person to communicate effectively Practicing proper communication etiquette,
because it’s hard to reach out when promoting cultural sensitivity and avoiding
barriers are all around. But, we, humans, gender-biased language should be
no matter how diverse the world is, the normalize especially when you are
need to communicate with others will communicating with other countries
always be there accompanying with because there are practices, beliefs, and
respect and courtesy. words that are not the same as it is to us.
Always show respect and courtesy
because it does not cost a thing but it
pays well.
Gender-sensitive Language
I thought that being just aware of gender- I learned that the languages we use
sensitivity is enough until I’ve read the affects or influence how we construct a
lesson, I am unaware that I practiced too society, we should normalize using
much usage of gendered noun. It never gender-neutral language instead of
occurs in my mind that I am addressing gendered nouns. Being a gender savvy,
someone in a gender-insensitive way or equality among men and women should
biased language. be understood and not overlooked.
Appropriate language choices and gender
sensitivity reduces barriers of personal and
economic development created by sexism.
The importance of gender-neutral
language matters as it promotes social
Republic of The Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Prepared by:
Angeles, Angeline P.
BSCE 2A