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[...] has entered the political discussions of lesbian and women's liberation movements. It's that it's a major political field where what's at stake is power.' Thus, an overly pushed feminization risks modifying the neutrality of our language, this neutrality that gives it the power to adapt to a variety of opinions and points of view, it is for all causes without intrinsic impartiality. b)A radical tool for re-educating a sexist and unequal society, 'The French language as it is practiced reflects the sexism that exists in our minds', confirms Éliane Viennot, historian and professor (she insists on the term) at Jean-Monnet University in Saint-Étienne. [...]
[...] Is inclusive writing a factor of exclusion, and what are the underlying battles to those for and against inclusive writing? Inclusive Writing Although the debate has undoubtedly gained new momentum in recent years, the use of 'inclusive writing' dates back several decades. Efforts have been made in several countries to promote more comprehensive and universal writing, however, these actions have not always shown a response from society and have often been seen as penalizing for linguistic fluidity. Although our society is in the midst of fighting various social, health, and political problems, more serious and more pressing, such as social exclusion, unemployment, discrimination, and limited access to education and health, as well as other problems, the subject of 'inclusive writing' seems to be gaining an important place that agitates the benches of our parliament and the Senate. [...]
[...] Inclusive writing between advantages and disadvantages Beyond the median points, inclusive writing is a bridge for equality and intergender recognition, according to Raphaël Haddad, it is 'the set of graphic and syntactic attentions allowing for an equality of representation' (HADDAD p. 4). Clearly stated, exclusive writing brings increased visibility of genres, which gives this debate a double dimension: social and legitimate In search of equality, we risk confronting the risk of an unfair opportunity to learn, as explained by Françoise Gracia, president of the National Federation of Speech Therapists 'Inclusive writing adds confusion to the conversion between what we hear and what we write . [...]
[...] What are the real reasons behind this dedebate We will first look at the history of the evolution of our language, then it will be a matter of examining the advantages and disadvantages of inclusive writing. Finally, we will shed light on the motivations and actors of this controversy in order to develop effective solutions. I. The accomplishment of the French language between 1660-1670 gives it the power to found a literary, intellectual, and national sphere A language of power, of national unity and understanding of laws, the edict of François I is a remarkable example: "It is in French that the administration spoke, deliberated, wrote, in French that the customs were drafted. [...]
[...] Inclusive writing is therefore essentially ideological, which has for its adjusted end the dominant/dominated relationship. Conclusion In summary, the current debate around inclusive writing highlights the impact of societal values and norms. It represents a progress, particularly in terms of gender equality and injustices experienced by women throughout history, despite efforts made over many centuries. It is crucial to establish a common ground where everyone can find their place in society without resorting to drastic changes in our literary foundations, which could ultimately prove ineffective in achieving this goal. [...]
