The Conceptual Pairing of Maleness with Humanity in Language Is

Question

The conceptual pairing of maleness with humanity in language is known as ________.
A) androcentrism
B) ethnocentrism
C) neocentrism
D) male-centered communication

Accepted Answer

Androcentrism is the conceptual pairing of maleness with humanity in language, which assumes that men are the default or norm for human beings. This can lead to the exclusion or marginalization of women and other gender identities in communication and other social practices. Ethnocentrism, on the other hand, refers to the tendency to evaluate other cultures based on one's own cultural standards, while neocentrism and male-centered communication are not commonly used terms in this context.