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What does the 'Difference model' suggest about men and women's communication styles?
What does the 'Difference model' suggest about men and women's communication styles?
Which contrast is associated with the communication differences mentioned in the notes?
Which contrast is associated with the communication differences mentioned in the notes?
According to Coates, what is a notable statement about male and female speech patterns?
According to Coates, what is a notable statement about male and female speech patterns?
Which model suggests that women's language is viewed as a lesser version compared to men's?
Which model suggests that women's language is viewed as a lesser version compared to men's?
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What does the observation about 'orders vs. proposals' refer to?
What does the observation about 'orders vs. proposals' refer to?
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Gender Differences in Language
- Men and women talk about different topics
- Men/boys: sports, politics
- Women/girls: feelings, fashion
- Men and women speak differently
- Covert language: subtle, indirect communication
- Language Deficit Model
- Claim women's language is weaker than men's
- Seen as non-empirical (not based on research) and potentially biased
- Different Models
- Difference Model: men and women are socialized differently impacting language, influenced by Tannen
- Deficit Model: views women's language as less effective than men's, related to Jesperson's theory
- Otto Jesperson (1922) and Lakoff (1975)
- Jesperson's theory and Lakoff's work viewed women's language as weaker, with studies potentially bias
- Coates (1989) and Tannen (1990)
- Coates criticized the Deficit model
- Tannen's work supported the Difference model
Contrasts in Language Use
- Independence vs. intimacy: Women prioritize intimacy, while men focus on independence in communication
- Status vs. support: Women favor support-oriented language; men emphasize status
- Information vs. feelings: Men often favor information-focused communication, women focus on feelings
- Orders vs. proposals: Women prefer proposal-oriented language, while men prioritize direct orders and directives
- Advice vs. understanding: Women communicate and often value understanding, while men prioritize advice
- Conflict vs. compromise: Women generally prefer compromise; men may prefer conflict
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Explore the fascinating distinctions between male and female communication styles. This quiz covers various theories, including the Deficit and Difference Models, as proposed by notable linguists such as Jesperson and Tannen. Understand how socialization impacts language use and the debates surrounding gendered communication.
