Critiquing Othodox Views of Gender - JULIE BLAKE

Question 1

Problematic representation of Gender including

Answer 1

• Semantic asymmetry of word pairs (master/mistress)
• Lexical gaps (no male equivalent for ‘slut’)
• Diminutive effect of gender marked occupation titles (e.g. manageress)
• Use of the generic ‘he’ when both male and female subjects are applied
• Different lexicons for describing colour and sport

Question 2

Gender and Interruptions

Answer 2

Students recorded their parents in conversation
Interruptions -
Men: 34%
Women 66%

Question 3

CORDELIA FINE

Answer 3

Delusions of Gender (2011): if asked to write down the differences in gender you wouldn’t hesitate in answering