Feminatives in Poland: language evolution or communication barrier? Perception of feminative forms by polish language users based on survey research

<ns3:p>Feminatives, defined in this article as feminine forms of job titles, roles, and functions, sparksignificant controversy in Poland, being a focal point of debates on gender equality and linguisticinclusivity. An analysis of a survey conducted among 662 respondents reveals diverseattitudes toward feminatives, influenced by gender, age, education, and place of residence.The study underscores the role of feminatives in evolving social and linguistic norms andindicates the need for further research into their function in the Polish language.</ns3:p>