11 Questions
What pattern of [h]-dropping was observed in Sydney?
Women pronounce Mrs. Hall with less [h]-dropping than men
What is a possible reason why women use more standard English than men?
Women are more concerned with social status
What is the role that society tends to expect from women?
To model correct behavior in the community
Why do subordinate groups, such as women and children, tend to use more standard language forms?
To avoid offending others
What is a characteristic of vernacular speech?
It is informal and relaxed
What is the relationship between social class and language use?
Higher social class uses more standard English
What is a reason why women are more likely to use standard language forms?
To claim a higher social status
What type of speech is often used in informal conversations?
Vernacular speech
What is a characteristic of women's linguistic behavior?
They use more standard English than men
What is a possible explanation for why women use more standard language forms?
To claim a higher social status
What is a common finding in research on language and social class?
Higher social class uses more standard English
Learn about the differences between women's and men's speech patterns, including pronunciation, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Explore Robin Lakoff's research on women's linguistic features, such as lexical hedges and tag questions.
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