english gender theorists Flashcards
what is the oldest theory?
Deficit
what is the newest theory ?
Diversity
What theory does Deborah Tannen link to?
Difference
what theory does Robin Lakoff link too?
Deficit
What theory does Deborah Cameron link too?
Diversity
What theory does Pamela Fishman link too?
Dominance
Which theorist is part of the deficit theory but is not taken seriously anymore?
Otto Jesperson- in the 1920’s he said male language is more superior to womens however this is now dismissed.
What is generic terms?
huMAN MANkind huMANITY all contain the word man in, this is linked to the dominance theory.
what does asymmetric terms mean?
e.g. master and mistress, however mistress has the more negative connotation.
what does patriarchy society mean?
a male society
Who did brainscans on men and women to prove there is no biological difference?
Lise Elliot
What did Deborah Cameron say affects our language?
Social differences e.g. age, ethnicity, occupation, class, social group and where you live.
Who said the mars and Venus rumour was a myth?
Deborah Cameron
What does Pamela Fishman say about using tag questions?
She says that women use them to gain power in the conversation by expanding it. It is not a weakness.
Who used the term ‘conversational shit work’?
Pamela Fishman
