Spender Flashcards
1
Q
What is the synopsis of the theory? (Spender)
A
Male language is seen as the norm and as superior
2
Q
What sort of society do we live in? (Spender)
A
A patriarchal society that is male dominated
3
Q
Why does it have merit? (Spender)
A
Because we live in a patriarchal society
4
Q
Who does Spender’s theory link to?
A
Montgomery
5
Q
What A01 does it link to? (Spender)
A
.Phallocentric language
.Male priviledge
6
Q
Does this have merit and why? (Spender)
A
Yes, because we do live in a patriarchal society
7
Q
What is androcentric language? (Spender)
A
Language which is biased towards men
8
Q
How many terms for a promiscuous female? (Spender)
A
220
9
Q
How many terms for a promiscuous male? (Spender)
A
20
