Language Variations: Tannen

Question 1

When did Tannen do her study?

Answer 1

1991

Question 2

What did Tannen argue?

Answer 2

The difference between men and women’s speech is due to cultural factors

Question 3

What were the 2 purposes of using language for men according to Tannen?

Answer 3

For the purpose of gaining status and solving problems

Question 4

What were the 2 purposes of using language for women according to Tannen?

Answer 4

They used language more for the purpose of helping others and being more selfless

Question 5

Is Womens language use overall more selfish or selfless according to Tannen?

Answer 5

Selfless

Question 6

Is Men’s language use overall more selfish or selfless according to Tannen?

Answer 6

Selfish

Question 7

What approach does Tannen’s study fall under?

Answer 7

Difference approach

Question 8

What type of cultures did Tannen create the concept of?

Answer 8

High engagement Cultures

Question 9

What are high engagement cultures?

Answer 9

Cultures where people overlap each others speech to show excitement

Question 10

What did Tannen relate her idea of the high engagement cultures concept to related to her?

Answer 10

The own Jewish Community she grew up in

Question 11

What is a criticism of Tannens difference approach in terms of what she says about men and women growing up apart?

Answer 11

Men and women usually grow up in the same communities so they cant be unaware of each others’ use for language

Question 12

What is another criticism in terms of the extent of Tannens research?

Answer 12

She has not explored the idea of who is allowed to have a public voice in certain cultures and be in power