Muted Group Theory

Question 0

What is an example of language as changeable

Answer 0

Changing the word mailman to postal worker

Question 1

What is a muted group

Answer 1

Groups with muted voices; less input in a society

Question 2

Where does masculine bias exist

Answer 2

In culture and in use of language

Question 3

What are Kramarae’s 3 assumptions

Answer 3

Women and men experience the world different based on experience and activities
Because of political dominance, men’s perception are dominant
In order to participate successfully, women must alter their expression to fit the established male systems

Question 4

What is an example of a genlet

Answer 4

Herstory

Question 5

What are three changes that have occurred in society

Answer 5

Coining phrases (sexual harassment

Creating alternative means o expression (letters and diaries)

Changing established practices (generic “man”)

Question 6

What are some methods of silencing

Answer 6

Ridicule
Rituals
Men as gatekeepers
Harassment

Question 7

What are some crits of muted group theory

Answer 7

Women's oppression exaggerated 
Inappropriatly political 
Essentialism 
Not much research
Unrealistic to remake language

Question 8

What is some praise of muted group theory

Answer 8

It makes us think about our own and others experiences and use of language