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“In most Native languages, most Indigenous languages, Blackfeet included, there are no gendered pronouns. There is no he/she, there's only they.” quote by Lily Gladstone
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“In most Native languages, most Indigenous languages, Blackfeet included, there are no gendered pronouns. There is no he/she, there's only they.”

Lily Gladstone

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Many Indigenous languages lack gendered pronouns, reflecting different cultural views on gender.

In simple terms: Some languages are gender-neutral.

Key Takeaway

Respect linguistic diversity.

Themes

language culture gender

Mood

thoughtful respectful

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • policy making
  • media representation

Key Concepts

anthropology linguistics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does language shape gender perception?
  • What can be done to preserve gender-neutral languages?
A Different Perspective

Language change can be slow.

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