TY - JOUR AU - Walkiewicz, Aleksandra PY - 2022/03/31 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Linguistic markings of non-binary gender in Polish. Part 1: Introductory remarks and preliminary classification JF - Prace Językoznawcze JA - PJUWM VL - 24 IS - 1 SE - Articles DO - 10.31648/pj.7599 UR - https://czasopisma.uwm.edu.pl/index.php/pj/article/view/7599 SP - 85-100 AB - <p>The paper constitutes the first, introductory part of an analysis concerning linguistic<br />means allowing one to express non-binary gender in Polish. The study is based on<br />information provided by the zaimki.pl Internet portal. We show that there are, in fact,<br />three different types of approaches and strategies related to non-binary Polish: 1. searching<br />for an inclusive language within the existing binary paradigm, 2. neutralizing any<br />grammar markings of the gender opposition, and 3. creating additional linguistic means<br />for expressing non-binary gender. The paper provides a typology of solutions based on their<br />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.<br />This analysis, rooted in structural methodology, is aimed at providing descriptions of the<br />existing solutions. A more general, holistic vision of the general concept of non-binary<br />Polish, its basic assumptions and possible consequences are presented in the second part<br />of the study, published as an independent text.</p> ER -