Gender theory Flashcards
What is the main premise of gender difference theory?
Gender difference theory posits that men and women have inherently different communication styles and approaches.
True or False: Gender deficit theory suggests that women’s language is inferior to men’s.
True
Fill in the blank: The dominance theory emphasizes the role of __________ in language use.
power
What does diversity theory in gender studies advocate?
Diversity theory advocates for recognizing and valuing different gender identities and expressions in language.
Which theory argues that language reflects social power dynamics?
Dominance theory
What is the focus of gender deficit theory?
The focus is on how women’s language lacks certain features that are considered authoritative or assertive.
True or False: Difference theory claims that the way men and women communicate is a result of socialization.
True
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key concept of dominance theory? A) Equality in language B) Language as a tool for power C) Gender-neutral language
B) Language as a tool for power
What does the term ‘genderlect’ refer to?
Genderlect refers to the distinct language styles associated with different genders.
Fill in the blank: According to difference theory, men tend to use __________ in conversations.
report talk
What is one criticism of deficit theory?
One criticism is that it reinforces stereotypes and does not account for the context of language use.
True or False: Dominance theory suggests that men dominate conversations more than women.
True
Which theory emphasizes the importance of context in understanding gendered communication?
Diversity theory
Multiple Choice: Which of the following theorists is associated with gender difference theory? A) Robin Lakoff B) Deborah Tannen C) Judith Butler
B) Deborah Tannen
What is a key feature of women’s language according to deficit theory?
Hedges and qualifiers
Fill in the blank: The __________ theory argues that language reflects the social roles of men and women.
dominance
What does the term ‘gendered communication’ refer to?
Communication styles that are influenced by the speaker’s gender.
True or False: Diversity theory promotes a binary view of gender.
False
Which approach focuses on how societal expectations shape language use between genders?
Difference theory
Fill in the blank: __________ theory focuses on how language can perpetuate gender inequality.
Dominance
What is a common example of gendered language?
The use of terms like ‘man’ to refer to all people.
Multiple Choice: What does deficit theory primarily focus on? A) Language as a reflection of power B) The superiority of male language C) The lack of assertiveness in women’s speech
C) The lack of assertiveness in women’s speech
What is one of the main goals of gender diversity in language?
To create inclusive language that represents all gender identities.
True or False: Gender difference theory promotes the idea that men and women are inherently the same in communication.
False
What role does social context play in diversity theory?
Social context is crucial in understanding how different gender identities express themselves in language.
