Graddol, David
Gender Voices
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631137344
- author:
- Graddol, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 1
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 x 1.9 cm
- Genre:
- Gender studies: women
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
David Graddol's Gender Voices explores the idea that language shapes individual lives and helps recreate gender divisions in society. This thought-provoking book examines how our speech contributes to these social structures.
The author delves into various aspects of language, including pronunciation, word choice, discourse patterns, and power relationships, to understand how they intersect with traditional notions of 'femininity' and 'masculinity'.
Through a comprehensive analysis, Graddol sheds light on the possibilities for social and linguistic change, offering insights into the complex relationship between language and society.
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