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Peer reviewedKeller, Dolores Elaine – BioScience, 1972
Indicates that biological terminology, such as mother cell'' and labels of sex factors in bacteria, reflect discrimination against females by reinforcing perpetuation of stereotyped gender roles. (AL)
Descriptors: Biology, Cytology, Language Patterns, Sex Differences
