Contributions

  • Anshen, Frank, 1942- - Contributor

Publication

1983 - State University of New York Press, Albany, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

32,500 words, Guess

Page Count

130 pages

Identifiers

and 8 more
  • ISBN-139780873958813
  • ISBN-139780873958820
  • Goodreads3143712', '5137432
  • Library of Congress Control Number83024141
  • OCLC Control Number10229744
  • OCLC Control Number42855038
  • Better World Books9780873958820
  • Better World Books9780873958813

Classifications

  • DDC420/.1/9
  • LCCPE2808 .F73 1983
  • LCCPE2808.F73 1983
and 1 more
  • LCCPE2808 .F73 1983eb

Description

From the Back Cover: 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 to these topics, guidelines for non-discriminatory language use, and an extensive bibliography.

Subjects

Topics

MenWomenHommesFemmesLangageSex roleLanguage

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