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Gendered language theorists Flashcards

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Julia Stanley

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There are more words that apply only to men, and are more positive words. 220 words to describe a promiscuous female and 20 for a promiscuous male.

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Muriel Shulz

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There are more negative words for women because we live in a patriarchal society. Words that are marked for women become perorated.

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Deborah Cameron

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Words that are marked for women become perorated.

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Sara Mills

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Many of the female terms are marked

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