First, the author points out that, from the very beginning of human civilization, the patriarchal order of society resulted in sexism in China and English-speaking countries.

• 这种秩序的持续使得性别歧视问题无法从本质上消除，即使在男女高度平等的社会，性别歧视现象仍会或多或少地在语言(或言语)中显现。