Language and gender theorists

Question 1

Julia Stanley

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Muriel Shulz

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Deborah Cameron

Answer 3

Words that are marked for women become perorated.

Question 4

Sara Mills

Answer 4

Many of the female terms are marked