GENDERED VOICES: LANGUAGE, POWER, AND SOCIAL MEANING
Abstract
This article explores the relationship between language and gender from sociolinguistic perspectives. It examines grammatical, lexical, and pragmatic differences between women’s and men’s speech, drawing on variationist and cross-cultural studies. The analysis shows that gendered language use is shaped by social status, cultural context, and interactional goals rather than biological factors.
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