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In the "No More Boys and Girls" project, how did the teacher exemplify verbal appellation?

  1. By calling all students by their names

  2. By using nicknames for all children

  3. By calling girls "love" and boys "mate"

  4. By encouraging children to refer to each other with respect

The correct answer is: By calling girls "love" and boys "mate"

In the context of the "No More Boys and Girls" project, verbal appellation refers to the language and labels used by teachers and adults when addressing or referring to children. The option that reflects this concept is the practice of calling girls "love" and boys "mate," as this illustrates how specific terms can reinforce gender stereotypes. By using affectionate or diminutive terms like "love" for girls and more casual, neutral terms like "mate" for boys, the teacher may inadvertently signal different expectations and roles for each gender, thereby influencing the children’s self-perception and social interactions. This approach highlights how the varied forms of address can perpetuate traditional gender norms within the classroom environment.