Gender and language specific vocab Flashcards
1
Q
What is a semantic-non equivalence?
A
Pairs of terms that historically are differentiated by sex alone, however over time, have gained different connotations (of status or value.)
2
Q
Give 4 examples of a semantic non-equivalence.
A
Mistress/ master.
Tomboy/sissy.
Queen/Kings.
Dog/bitch.
3
Q
Who argues that insulting is a means of control and there are very few non standard nouns that promote promiscuity to describe men?
A
Shirley Russell.
4
Q
What is the main problem with studies that claim examples demeaning to women outnumber those that demean men?
A
They do not look at all the evidence and they belittle other things that are demeaning to men.
