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What are examples of common nouns in gender?

It seems you're asking for examples of common nouns that relate to gender. Here's a breakdown of how we can approach this:

1. Nouns that directly refer to gender:

* Male: man, boy, father, husband, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, king, prince

* Female: woman, girl, mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, queen, princess

* Neutral/Inclusive: person, individual, human, child, parent, sibling, friend, neighbor

2. Nouns that can be used for either gender:

* Occupation: doctor, teacher, lawyer, engineer, artist, musician, chef

* Relationship: partner, spouse, friend, colleague

* Social Roles: student, athlete, volunteer, citizen, leader

3. Nouns that are traditionally associated with a specific gender:

* Male-associated: mechanic, pilot, soldier, firefighter

* Female-associated: nurse, secretary, hairdresser, librarian

Important Note:

It's crucial to be aware of gender stereotypes and avoid perpetuating them. While some nouns might be traditionally associated with a particular gender, language is evolving, and these associations are not always accurate.

Example:

* "Nurse" used to be primarily associated with women, but now many men are nurses.

Best Practices:

* Use neutral language whenever possible: "person" instead of "man/woman," "parent" instead of "mother/father," "sibling" instead of "brother/sister."

* Be mindful of the context: Avoid using gendered language when it's not necessary.

* Be respectful of individual gender identities.

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