Post on 15-Jul-2015
Language and Gender
SOCIOLINGUISTICS
Gender Introduction
What is “natural” for a man differs
from what is “natural” for woman.
It is a key component of identity in
societies.
Man vs Woman Aspects
STEREOTYPES
Man Aspects
Man Blunt Cruel
Aggressive Less sensitive
Tough Decisive
Logical Not nurturing
Analytical Laconic
Dominant
Woman Aspects
Woman Tactful Kind
Not aggressive Sensitive
Gentle Indecisive
Emotional Nurturing
Verbal
Submissive
Chatty
Man and Woman Stereotypes
Tactful
Emotional
Sensitive
Chatty
Kind
Not aggressive
Gentle
Verbal
Submissive
Blunt
Logical
Less sensitive
Laconic
Cruel
Aggressive
Tough
Analytical
Dominant
Woman Man
Today’s Goal
We will look at some of the
evidence that there are gender
differences in language use.
Man will initiate to start
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Man’s tone is louder & low
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Man frequently interrupt woman
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Woman learn language faster
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Woman talk more
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Woman talk more in social status
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Woman talk more in interest
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Woman more polite than man
RESEARCH FINDINGS