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Description
This study explores Vietnamese Generation Z students’ awareness of linguistic sexism in English from a cultural perspective shaped by Confucian gender ideology. It also examines how these traditional norms may influence learners’ acceptance or resistance toward inclusive language use and the gender stereotypes it seeks to challenge. The research was conducted in non-English-majored classes at Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus with a mixed-methods approach, combining data from student surveys and classroom-based observations. Findings revealed a moderate level of awareness among students, with their perceptions influenced by a combination of factors, including gender, academic background, cultural upbringing, and prior exposure to global or inclusive discourses. While Confucian gender norms contributed to resistant or passive attitudes, many learners responded positively when inclusive language was introduced through contextually appropriate approaches. The study contributes to a more culturally responsive and globally informed ELT approach that fosters both critical language awareness and gender-sensitive communication, in alignment with values of global citizenship and sustainable language education.
Keywords: Linguistic sexism; ELT; Generation Z; Confucian gender ideology
Biography
Nguyen Minh Nam Anh is currently an EFL lecturer at Foreign Trade University, Ho Chi Minh City Campus, Vietnam. He got his M.A. in English Linguistics in 2024 and B.A. in English Language in 2021 at Thu Dau Mot University, Vietnam. His academic interests lie primarily in sociolinguistics and TESOL.
