Lakoff Flashcards
What model is this? (Lakoff)
Defecit
Theory synopsis (Lakoff)
.Women are weaker in language and use hedges, super polite forms and avoid taboo subjects
.They use empty adjectives
.They are linguistically inferior to men
Why can we not accept Lakoff?
Because language is not a one fits all thing and this is based purely upon assumption
What would we say Lakoff’s views are?
outmoded, outdated and offensive
What are Lakoff’s views not inclusive of?
Modern society
What has changed? (Lakoff)
the context of reception
What are Lakoff’s views based upon?
Theory and assumption
We speak how we do because of our gender. True or false?
False. The way we use language is entirely dependant on context
Can we accept Lakoff?
No fuck that bitch honestly
Does Lakoff have merit?
Fuck no