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Back to neutrality: is Chinese coming full circle with gender-neutral language?

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In Hong Kong, where Cantonese is largely gender-neutral in speech, written Traditional Chinese uses gender-specific third-person pronouns. This piece addresses the vital role of queer linguistics and translation in advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion, highlighting the emergence of neopronouns like TA and 㐅也 to validate diverse gender identities in Sinophone contexts.

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Challenging Unconscious Gender Bias

Cantonese displays surprising gender neutrality in occupational and collective terms. However, this neutrality does not negate the existence of gender bias in Cantonese discourse, where non-binary and intersex identities are often excluded. The piece emphasises the linguistic duty to actively challenge unconscious biases and promote inclusive language to drive social change.