Lakoff Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of Lakoff’s theory?
A
Deficit approach
2
Q
In deficit theory, what do women tend to use more of in their utterances?
A
Intensifiers
Modal verbs (could, should)
Euphemisms
3
Q
In Deficit theory, what do women tend to use less of in their utterances?
A
Slang
Taboo language
