Language and the Sexes

Name: Language and the Sexes
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ISBN: 9780873958820

ISBN-10: 0873958829

ISBN-13: 9780873958820

Edition: 1983

Authors: Francine Frank, Frank Anshen

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In a highly readable and lively text, the authors explore the way language mirrors our cultural assumptions, especially those concerned with gender distinctions. Focusing on contemporary issues, they draw on their knowledge of sociolinguistics and other languages to illustrate how sexism may be hidden by habits of language. In making the reader aware of these, they suggest options for change.Language and the Sexes synthesizes a wide range of up-to-date information and research under several topics: naming, stereotypes of language behavior, the politics of conversation, forms of address, asymmetry in vocabulary, and possibilities of reform. The book concludes with suggested projects related…

Book details

List price: $31.95
Copyright year: 1983
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Publication date: 6/30/1983
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 130
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Naming Names



Talking Like a Lady: How Women Talk



Hey Lady: Whose Honey Are You Anyway?



Of Girls and Chicks



What Is to Be Done


Suggested Research Projects


Bibliography


Guidelines for Non-Discriminatory Language Usage


A Selected List of Guidelines For Non-Sexist Usage


Index