Inclusive Language and Non-Binary Identities: Towards a Paradigm Change in Argentina

Abstract

In this paper we propose to address the problem of the traditional use of the masculine as 'unmarked' gender in Argentina, in relation to the urgent need to make visible those identities that self-perceive themselves sexually as non-binary, and that have the right to be recognized and named as such. For this purpose, we will put in dialogue hegemonic discourses, among which stands out that of the Real Academia Española [Royal Spanish Academy] (an institution that has openly and on more than one occasion pronounced itself against the use of inclusive language) with the theorizations of different authors who argue in favor of it and the importance of embracing a paradigm shift that leads us to position ourselves in a more inclusive way in the face of a reality in which we live with dissident identities that are outside the male/female binomial. Finally, we will propose a reflection on the importance of thinking about the transmission of knowledge in the educational field in our country, considering how crucial it is to be able to include in our speeches all those we address.