Feminitives and gender-sensitive language: problems of translation and social perception

Abstract

The article explores the formation and use of femininitives in contemporary Ukrainian, their historical background, and linguistic models of derivation. It examines the social, cultural, and psychological aspects of gender-sensitive language, as well as the challenges of translating Ukrainian femininitives into other languages. The paper also analyzes different dimensions of their perception in society, alongside the influence of media and state institutions on their normalization. It is emphasized that current trends reflect not only linguistic change but also a broader struggle for equality and the visibility of women in professional domains.