gender and identity

Question 1

What was the theory of otto jespersen?

Answer 1

. Women talk alot and use half finished sentences as they speak before they think
. Link with ‘and’- emotional rather than grammatical
. Women have a smaller vocabulary than men
. Men are responsible for introducing new words to the language
. Women know small vocabulary well so are more fluent in speaking

Question 2

what is the theory of robin lakoff?

Answer 2

. Gendered language as an expression of the unequal roles of men and women in society
. Speak less frequently
. Quietly and use higher pitch range
. Show they’re listening by using “mhm” and “yeah”
. Use hypercorrect grammar
. Use empty adjectives
. Use tag questions
. Systematically denied access to power as they cannot hold it