gender of professions

[Laura Goering]

A former student working as a translator asked me for a reference source to
help her sort out usage of feminine forms of traditionally male
professions.  (Is there a feminine form? Is it derogatory? Does it mean the
wife of a male professional?)  Can anyone direct me to an appropriate
reference?
Reply off-list to lgoering at carleton.edu
Thanks in advance.

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Laura Goering
Associate Professor of Russian
Dept. of German and Russian
Carleton College
Northfield, MN 55057
Tel: 507-646-4125

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