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Gender Voices
by David Graddol, Will Swann
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (1991-01-15)
ISBN: 0631137343
EAN: 9780631137344
Dewy Decimal #: 306.44
Paperback: 1 pages
SKU: 07120303
Condition: Very Good As issued
Comments: Trade Paperback. Very Good condition with a couple highlights and notes in text. Owners name inside front cover. No creases to spine or cover. Minor wear to cover. Tight binding and clean crisp text. Very Nice copy.
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Product Description
Does the language we speak create and sustain a sexist culture? This controversial and exciting proposal has fascinated feminists, psychologists and linguists alike for well over a decade. The authors of Gender Voices explore in a clear and comprehensive manner the idea that language shapes individual lives-that through our speech we all help recreate gender divisions in society.
Their introductory chapter establishes the relationship between language and social structure. Chapter 2 explores the human voice and traditional notions of 'femininity', 'masculinity' and sexuality. Subsequent chapters analyze differences between women and men in pronunciation and choice of words; discourse patterns and power relationships; the sexist structure of language; and language consciousness. The possibilities for social and linguistic change are examined in the final chapters.
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