The issues of feminist linguistics in Slavic philology: a fragmentary-aspectual overview

Abstract

This article offers a concise overview of feminist linguistics within Slavic philology, focusing on the formation and function of feminitives. It analyzes the influence of national linguocultural traditions, their continuity, and extralinguistic factors on the development of feminine forms in Slavic languages. The study highlights the dominance of masculine forms and the underrepresentation of feminist perspectives in these languages. By examining the evolution of feminitives and the factors driving their usage, the authors argue that feminization is a regular, irreversible process across the Slavic linguistic landscape. The research reveals a significant difference in the degree of feminitive formation between West Slavic languages and East/South Slavic languages, suggesting varying levels of gender equality awareness and feminist activism across these regions.