Deborah Jones Flashcards
Theory synopsis (Deborah Jones)
Studies women’s different types of talk and categorises it as gossiping
What are the 4 types of gossip? (Deborah Jones)
.House talk
.Chatting
.Bitching
.Scandalous talk
What is house talk? (Deborah Jones)
The role is defined as domestic
What is chatting? (Deborah Jones)
Most intimate form of gossip
What is bitching? (Deborah Jones)
Expression of a woman’s anger at their restricted role. They express this in private with other women only
Why do women only bitch in private? (Deborah Jones)
Because they want to do it in an environment where they’re understood
What is scandalous talk? (Deborah Jones)
Considered judging of others’ behaviour, usually in terms of domestic morality
What do women attempt to display in chatting? (Deborah Jones)
Skills from their jobs
