Have there ever been any studies that show that using the masculine pronoun in the neuter reference in English, impacts (or has ever impacted) the well-being of females?
Until a couple decades ago it was well understood that in English the "masculine" was gender-neutral and the "feminine" was an honorific. Hence why esteemed possessions, countries, etc. were referred to in the feminine. Is it possible that taking away that honorific from women has harmed their sense of self-worth or some other aspect of their well-being?
