Language and gender

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Abstract

In the preceding chapters, we have focused on the ways in which representation in language can have an impact on perception, and on forms of language use which are typical in two contexts: politics and in the media. This chapter also looks at representation and at typical forms of language use, in this case, in relation to gender. We will consider asymmetrical representations of women and men, and why these can be considered sexist. We will then look at whether women and men use language in different ways, and the possible reasons for gender based differences in conversational styles. The chapter ends by probing the concept of gender.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLanguage, Society and Power
EditorsLinda Thomas, Shân Wareing
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Chapter5
Pages65-82
Number of pages18
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9780203426968
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 31 Jul 2004

Publication series

NameLanguage, Society and Power

Keywords

  • Language
  • Gender
  • Society
  • Power

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