Gender Voices

Does the language we speak create and sustain a sexist culture? This controversial and exciting proposal has fascinated feminists, psychologists and linguists alike for well over a decade. The authors of Gender Voices explore in a clear and comprehensive manner the idea that language shapes individual lives-that through our speech we all help recreate gender divisions in society. Their introductory chapter establishes the relationship between language and social structure. Chapter 2 explores the human voice and traditional notions of 'femininity', 'masculinity' and sexuality. Subsequent chapters analyze differences between women and men in pronunciation and choice of words; discourse patterns and power relationships; the sexist structure of language; and language consciousness. The possibilities for social and linguistic change are examined in the final chapters.

ISBN:	9780631137344
Publisher:	Wiley
Imprint:	Wiley Blackwell
Published date:	21 Sep 1989
Language:	English
Number of pages:	228
Weight:	376g
Height:	228mm
Width:	152mm
Spine width:	14mm

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