160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
Aimed at A-Level and beginning undergraduate students, Language and Gender:
explores the relationship between language and our ideas about men and women
challenges commonly expressed views on the subject of language and gender
highlights the individual's role in the expression of gender stereotyping
includes a range of text types as diverse as personal ads, wildlife documentary,... Read more
Introduction 1. Projections 2. Making up Gender 3. All in the Mind? 4. Gender and Speech Styles 5. Political Correctness 6. Reading Positions 7. Gender, Discourse and Identities. Index of Terms. References. Further Reading
Biography
Angela Goddard, Lindsey Mean
'This textbook provides a clear, knowledgeable and insightful exploration of the topic of language and gender. It utilises interesting contemporary examples and provides the historical overview and academic knowledge needed to analyse and understand them in meaningful contexts. This text is both an interesting and stimulating read and an excellent resource for teachers and students at A-level and beyond.' Amanda Coultas, Senior A-Level Language Examiner and Teacher at Benfield School, Newcastle
