Językowe wykładniki niebinarności płci w polszczyźnie. Część 1: Wprowadzenie do problematyki i próba systematyzacji
Linguistic markings of non-binary gender in Polish. Part 1: Introductory remarks and preliminary classification

Summary/Abstract: The paper constitutes the first, introductory part of an analysis concerning linguistic means allowing one to express non-binary gender in Polish. The study is based on information provided by the zaimki.pl Internet portal. We show that there are, in fact, three different types of approaches and strategies related to non-binary Polish: 1. searching for an inclusive language within the existing binary paradigm, 2. neutralizing any grammar markings of the gender opposition, and 3. creating additional linguistic means for expressing non-binary gender. The paper provides a typology of solutions based on their degree of compliance with the existing language norms. For each postulated innovation, a list of potential problems following their implementation in Polish is also included. This analysis, rooted in structural methodology, is aimed at providing descriptions of the existing solutions. A more general, holistic vision of the general concept of non-binary Polish, its basic assumptions and possible consequences are presented in the second part of the study, published as an independent text.

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