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Unveiling and correcting an archaic error that has written women out of the English Language

"Breaking the Bias of English"
by Vivian R. Probst

In her book, ‘Breaking The Bias of English’, linguist Vivian Probst not only proves how disempowered women are by English, but also reveals how easily it can be neutralized with ONE WORD, while providing at least five linguistically correct words that give us words of our own. And that’s just the beginning of transforming English into a language of equality.

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Redefining Language, Reclaiming Voices

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New From Vivian Probst

In 2008, Vivian Probst discovered a simple but subversive code in English that was so visibly against women, that she spent fifteen years researching how to fix it before releasing her theory in her book 'Breaking The Bias of English'.

This is her story–a rediscovery of how much English prefers men; of how those of us who aren't men are disempowered by English, and most importantly, how to reclaim our voices with only six minor word changes:  

The; She; Her, Woman, Women, and They are the six words. Watch how these change and open doors to words for us! Join Probst as she corrals an entire language, transforming the 'he' power of English into 'we' power.

Welcome to 'WEnglish for Equality'.

“Any reader concerning about bias, prejudice, women’s issues, or social change will find…key lessons."

-Midwest Book Review

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Reviews

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Vivian Probst’s Breaking the Bias of English offers a bold and intriguing exploration into how the English language subtly reinforces male dominance and more importantly, how to disrupt that pattern with just six strategic word changes. From "The" to "They," Probst’s proposed linguistic adjustments aim to empower women by reshaping the very structure of our everyday communication.

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This book is both a linguistic call-to-action and a feminist manifesto, rooted in fifteen years of passionate research. Probst doesn’t just expose the problem; she offers a practical, revolutionary solution that invites readers to participate in transforming English into a more inclusive and empowering tool for all.

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​If you're curious about how language shapes our worldview or ready to shift the balance from ‘he power’ to ‘we power’, this could be a powerful and eye-opening read!

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​If you're curious about how language shapes our worldview or ready to shift the balance from ‘he power’ to ‘we power’, this could be a powerful and eye-opening read!

 Sam Collins

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ALL CHANGE BEGINS SOMEWHERE

 

Be a part of the English language revolution!​​​

 As a trained linguist and a prolific, award-winning, author & speaker,

Vivian has discovered easy ways to break English out of its overtly

masculine bias.

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And no, It’s not that she doesn't like men; it’s that English needs to

respect women more! 

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Let's open the door wide so that women are no longer so utterly and completely ignored. â€‹â€‹ 

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Did you know that English has over 20,000 words that include what Vivian calls ‘he’ words and that even words for those of us who aren’t men associate us with men? 

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 Try to say an English word for ‘woman’ that isn’t linked to a  ‘he’ word...

If you have found one, send me a note! â€‹â€‹

WEnglish for WEquality in Literature

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Combining her writing mastery with her passion for making the English  language more inclusive, Vivian has written four novels in WEnglish for WEquality. You won't even notice the English language change - you will however notice the intriguing adventures of Avery Victoria Spencer and how she faces loneliness, forgotten love, and finds the courage to transcend a troubled past. 

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Check out the Avery Victoria Spencer Fables!

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