When I usually think of language my first instinct is spoken and written language. While reading I was reminded of other factors that also contribute to language such as signs and images. Images being very similar to hieroglyphics. Most signs and images seem to start off as universal but then slowly start having multiple meanings depending on the country you reside in.

    In the excerpt it discusses the differences between the standard isotypes for male and female. What I found funny and interesting is how it addressed that those two isotypes are most commonly seen for the restroom to identify which is male and which is female. However, they still appear standing instead of for instance sitting on a toilet. Yet even though the figures are standing it is still universally understood that behind the door is a bathroom. 

The excerpt continues on how every other isotype by default uses the male unless there is a second person. This person would then be the female and the female would be providing a service. This reminded me about how sexist language can be. This factor is really similar to spanish. How a group of boys is ellos and a group of girls is ellas but a group of boys and girls is given the masculine form ellos. You would think language would be extremely specific but it appears that it really isn’t and is up to persuasion and perception just as much as an abstract piece of art.