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Informationen zum Autor David Graddol is a British linguist who has worked in applied linguistics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and history of linguistics. He is perhaps best known for his work regarding how English as a world language may develop. Will Swann is the author of Gender Voices, published by Wiley. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis The voice of authority; accents of femininity? - gender differences in language use; conversation - the sexual division of labour; Is language sexist?; language! communication and consciousness; linguistic intervention.
