Jenny Cheshire Flashcards
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theory synopsis (Jenny Chesire)
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Studied language and behaviour of a group of boys in a playground. The leader used the most non-standard form and those who used the least were the least popular
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What are the 2 criticisms? (Jenny Chesire)
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.Limited data set
.Not representative of both genders
3
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How does this not apply to girls? (Jenny Chesire)
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Because little girls are socialised better
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Where in the hierarchy were the boys who used less taboo language and non-standard features? (Jenny Chesire)
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At the bottom
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Who used the most taboo language and non-standard features and where were they in the hierarchy? (Jenny Chesire)
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The leaders, at the top
