English Rewind - Weekender: 'Actor' or 'Actress'?

Should we call a woman who acts an 'actress'? Does the use of the English word 'actor' to describe both men and women make more sense? We explore this vocabulary question while you improve your English vocabulary knowledge AND practise your English listening with this archive episode of the BBC Learning English programme Weekender. Do you think the English word 'actor' should be used for both men and women? Tell us in the comments ????????????

Useful vocabulary:
✔️ stigma - a feeling that people disapprove of something, especially when this is unfair
✔️ connotation - suggested meaning
✔️ pejorative - expressing criticism or disapproval
✔️ blokes (informal) - men
✔️ humbug - nonsense
✔️ a badge of shame - something to be ashamed of
✔️ a badge of pride - something to be proud of

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English Rewind is a collection of programmes from the BBC Learning English archive. This episode of Weekender was first published on the BBC Learning English website in April 2007.

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