1、 IEL: New member of the Robert Dictionary

Explored the process and social significance of the inclusion of the new vocabulary "iel" in the Robert Dictionary. IEL is a gender neutral pronoun in French for third person singular subjects, formed by the combination of "he" (il) and "she" (elle), used to refer to singular third persons regardless of gender. The inclusion of this new term reflects society's demand for gender diversity and inclusivity, as well as the challenge to traditional gender binary oppositions. The emergence of IEL has received support from some groups of people and feminists, and is seen as a progress, but it also faces controversy and challenges. In addition, the chapter also mentions the emergence of other emerging vocabulary, such as those related to Covid-19 and the new word 'bao' in the field of diet, which records the development of the times and social changes.

2、 The controversy sparked by IEL

Explored the controversy and influence of the new word 'iel' in French. The article first points out that although IEL has limited use in daily life, Robert Publishing has included it in a dictionary to record the evolution of French. However, language purists oppose this, believing that the introduction of IEL will have an impact on the gender system of French and lead to grammatical dilemmas. For example, adjectives need to maintain sexual consistency with the noun or pronoun they modify, while iel, as a neutral pronoun, is difficult to find a completely appropriate corresponding adjective. In addition, iel, as a subject personal pronoun, has not yet appeared in its corresponding object and stressed form, which poses difficulties for language expression. Former French Minister of Education and First Lady have also expressed concerns about IEL. The article concludes that the introduction of iel is not just a matter of pronouns, but involves the introduction of the French neutral system, which may have a profound impact on the history of French national language.

3、 Iceberg at the tip: Inclusive Writing

Explored in depth the concept of é critique inclusive and its application in French. Inclusive writing aims to ensure equal representation of men and women in language through adjustments in writing and syntax. The article first introduces the three principles of inclusive writing: using separators, parentheses, or conjunctions to represent feminine forms; Replace 'homme' with 'humain' or 'personne' in expressions containing 'person'; And feminize positive and gender neutral vocabulary. The implementation of these principles helps to reflect gender equality in written form.

conclusion

Through the perspectives of history and language, this paper explores the phenomenon of inclusive writing and its impact on social and linguistic development. The article first reviews Mussolini's attempts to change the history of Italian honorifics, pointing out that language changes are closely linked to social phenomena. Subsequently, through Roland Barthes' categorization of writing, the natural goals of inclusive writing in political writing were analyzed, as well as the potential language barriers and value judgments it may bring in the process of achieving gender equality. Finally, citing Deng Shi's viewpoint, the important role of language in maintaining national and cultural identity is emphasized, implying concerns about the potential impact of radical feminist movements on traditional languages such as French.