Gender Words Flashcards
1
Q
Define order of precedence
A
Where the male word is before the female word
Eg) Mr & Mrs
2
Q
Define andrcentric
A
Male dominant. Bias towards men.
3
Q
Define patronising usages
A
Words demeaning to females
Eg) dear, pet, love, over sensitive
4
Q
Define asymmetry
A
Lack of equality between genders
5
Q
Define divergence
A
Where you strengthen or weaken your accent to distance yourself from the other speaker
6
Q
Define convergence
A
Where you strengthen or weaken your accent to impress the other speaker
