THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER NEUTRALITY ON ENGLISH

2024

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DOI 10.51889/3078-8463.2025.49.1.006
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Abstract

Language changes are very related to social processes. The grammatical category of gender in English has gone through significant evolution under the influence of both internal linguistic factors and external socio-cultural factors, including the development of feminism and the movement for gender neutrality. In Kazakhstan, where English is being actively studied, such language changes are becoming particularly relevant in the context of multilingualism and the country's language policy. In recent decades, there has been an active transition to the use of inclusive language forms, reflecting the desire for equality and the elimination of discrimination. Gender neutrality in language is manifested in changes in the use of pronouns, professions,and social roles. These processes illustrate the relationship between language and society, showing how linguistic changes reflect the transformation of social norms and values.