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Many people speaking or writing English today wish to avoid using words that support unfair and untrue attitudes toward a particular sex, usually women. Sexism in a language is the way we speak; it places women in a position that is subsidiary to men. A lot of these words are in reference to occupations. Such words include mailman, policeman, fireman, etc. Words are very important because they affect the way we see ourselves and treat …

…they both carry out. Therefore, for women to take delight in the work they enjoy doing without feeling like a second hand citizen, they need to feel accepted without masculine job titles. To avoid misguides and sexism, this word should be changed to "Mail Carrier" which includes both men and women. People should not use a word that discriminates against others. Furthermore, a change needs to take place to account for the change in society.