Abstract
M.A. (Afrikaans)
Language sexism and stereotyping in Afrikaans teaching
material perpetuate an image of Afrikaans reality which is
not in keeping with the modern spirit of the times. Excessive
language sexism can result in the second or foreign
language learner forming an unfavourable image of the speakers
of the language. It can also have teaching implications,
of which a negative attitude and lack of motivation
are the most important.
It is the aim of this study to determine to which degree
language sexism and sexist stereotyping occur in Afrikaans
teaching material.
The method of research followed when analysing several Afrikaans
courses for adult foreign language learners is a
qualitative-interpretative one. The subjectivity of such
method is minimised by the quantitative support of the
triangulation process followed in determining the
occurrence of the male pronoun "he" in Afrikaans...