The title chairman
A) is now obsolete, and should always be replaced with chairperson.
B) is sometimes used to refer to a woman who heads a board of directors.
C) should be used only when referring to a man, and chairwoman when referring to a woman.
D) is acceptable when referring to men, but chairlady is preferable for women.
E) is best when referring to a man or to a married woman, but chairwoman is best for single women.

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B)Bias-free language avoids words and phrases that unfairly and even unethically categorize or stigmatize people in ways related to gender,race,ethnicity,age,disability,or other personal characteristics.Avoid sexist language by using the same labels for everyone,regardless of gender.Do not refer to a woman as chairperson and then to a man as chairman.Use chair,chairperson,or chairman consistently.

The Title Chairman