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What is the main difference between gender and sex?
What is the main difference between gender and sex?
- Gender is biologically determined, while sex is socially constructed.
- Sex refers to roles in society, while gender refers to biological characteristics.
- Gender is solely related to language, while sex is related to culture.
- Gender is socially determined, while sex is a biological attribute. (correct)
How does language contribute to the creation of gender identity?
How does language contribute to the creation of gender identity?
- Language has no influence on gender identity.
- Gender identity is completely separate from language usage.
- Gender identity is predetermined and not influenced by language.
- Language plays a significant role in shaping gender identity through the use of masculine and feminine markers. (correct)
In English, what do words like 'chairman', 'postman', and 'policeman' demonstrate?
In English, what do words like 'chairman', 'postman', and 'policeman' demonstrate?
- These words are examples of gender-specific language. (correct)
- These words show gender-neutral language usage.
- These words have no relation to gender distinctions.
- These words demonstrate a bias against femininity in language.
Why does the use of 'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' differ in indicating marital status?
Why does the use of 'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' differ in indicating marital status?
What do expressions like 'She fights like a girl' suggest?
What do expressions like 'She fights like a girl' suggest?
How do language practices in society influence gender roles?
How do language practices in society influence gender roles?
What kind of interruption prohibits the contribution of the interrupted speaker?
What kind of interruption prohibits the contribution of the interrupted speaker?
Which researcher is mentioned as important in the study of language and gender?
Which researcher is mentioned as important in the study of language and gender?
What is the main difference between how men and women interrupt conversations, as per the text?
What is the main difference between how men and women interrupt conversations, as per the text?
In the context of language and gender, what does the term 'manly' signify according to the text?
In the context of language and gender, what does the term 'manly' signify according to the text?
What impact have societal roles had on how males and females use language according to the text?
What impact have societal roles had on how males and females use language according to the text?
Which term is used to describe the nature of interruptions that encourage the speaker to keep talking?
Which term is used to describe the nature of interruptions that encourage the speaker to keep talking?
Study Notes
Gender and Language
- In sociolinguistics, the term "gender" is used to differentiate between males and females, whereas "sex" is a biological attribute.
- Gender is socially determined and shaped by culture and socialization practices.
Language and Gender Identity
- Our gender identity is created through our use of language, whether it is in a feminine or masculine way.
- Language can include inherent linguistic markers that differentiate between females and males.
- These linguistic practices shape how both genders act and speak.
English Language and Gender
- Many English words contain the suffix "man" but refer to both male and female genders (e.g., chairman, postman, policeman).
- Some words add a morpheme to indicate feminine or masculine gender (e.g., prince & princess, waiter & waitress).
- The use of titles like "Mr." and "Mrs." or "Miss" reflects gender bias.
Gender-Biased Expressions
- Expressions like "She fights like a girl" and "Oh! That's a woman's work" imply that women are weak and have certain duties.
- Expressions like "In a manly way" are used to show strength, courage, and daring attitudes.
- These expressions reflect how society builds the image of the roles played by men and women.
Characteristics of Women's Talk
- Robin Lakoff's book "Language and Woman's Place" (1975) identifies characteristics of women's talk, including:
- Turn-taking and interruptions: women interrupt more supportively than men, whereas men practice more disruptive interruptions.
- Women's motherly nature makes them more considerate of others' feelings.
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Explore how gender is socially determined in language through culture and socialization practices. Learn how language usage influences gender identity creation.
