Gender-fair language as an object of amateur language criticism in German media

The article deals with interpretation of gender problems in amateur criticism the German language. goal study is to define specific features gender-fair language forms, detect arguments discussion members as well their linguistic explanation, and consider means assessment used about materials examined were taken from online-media for period 2017 2021. main research method multifaceted discourse analysis which considers trans-textual situation, intra-textual positions actors. based on achievements feministic linguistics. Examining lexical units demonstrates heterogeneity form (natural man-made) content (gender neutral). deal important problems, such possibility a conscious change influence changes non-linguistic reality, understanding grammar categories nouns), communicative function language, practical usage forms: intelligibility, reproducibility, compliance mental ethical norms. evaluative vocabulary keywords conventionality reserve assessments given by supporters emotionality figurativeness provided opponents. comprehension contributes development modern scientific criticism.