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"Actor" is a English word that is still [[marked]] when the occupation refers to [[women]]'s work. Thus "actor" as a generic (i.e., [[gender-neutral]]) category is belied by the common use of the word "actress", and, reciprocally, women who act are made invisible by use of the word "actor" as a specific term referring to ''male'' actors.
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[[Category:People by activity]]

Latest revision as of 18:52, 29 April 2007

The main article for this category is Actor.

"Actor" is a English word that is still marked when the occupation refers to women's work. Thus "actor" as a generic (i.e., gender-neutral) category is belied by the common use of the word "actress", and, reciprocally, women who act are made invisible by use of the word "actor" as a specific term referring to male actors.