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Appendix 1
QUESTIONNAIRE
In recent years, concern has arisen that females may be excluded when words such as "mankind", "chairman", and "he" are used to refer to both males and females. Some people believe that this is an important issue and changes should be made in English. Other people, however, feel that no changes are needed and/or that it is not an important issue.
We would appreciate your honest responses about this topic. This questionnaire is purely for research purposes and will not affect your marks in any way. Do not write your name on this questionnaire.
Thank you very much for your help.
Definitions
Gender-inclusive refers to language in which both men and women are included, e.g., firefighter, chairperson, he/she or their (A student should be paid for his/her or their work).
SECTION 1
Please circle the appropriate response.
1 Have you heard about the issue of language and gender before?
a Yes
b No
Comments______________________________________________________
2 What has been the typical policy of your past teachers at primary and secondary school concerning the issue of Gender-exclusive and Gender-inclusive English?
a Generally taught Gender-exclusive
b Generally taught Gender-inclusive
c Generally said either was acceptable
d I don't remember the issue ever came up
Comments______________________________________________________
3 What has been the typical policy of your past teachers at Junior College concerning the issue of Gender-exclusive and Gender-inclusive English?
a Generally taught Gender-exclusive
b Generally taught Gender-inclusive
c Generally said either was acceptable
d I don't remember the issue ever came up
Comments______________________________________________________
4 In your own writing, which do you use more frequently?
a Gender-exclusive
b Gender-inclusive
c I don't remember
Why?__________________________________________________________
5 Do you believe that Gender-exclusive English is unfair to females? Please select one answer - Yes or No
a Yes
Why do you believe this?
______________________________________________________________
b No
Why do you believe this?
_____________________________________
SECTION 2
1 Sex Female_________ Male_________