Language and the sexes / Francine Frank and Frank Anshen. [electronic resource]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Frank, Francine Wattman, 1931-

Contributor:

Anshen, Frank, 1942-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--United States--Sex differences.

English language.

Sexism in language.

Women--United States--Language.

Women.

Men--United States--Language.

Men.

Sex role.

English language--Sex differences--United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 p. )

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, c1983.

Summary:

From the Back Cover: In a highly readable and lively text, the authors explore the way language mirrors our cultural assumptions, especially those concerned with gender distinctions. Focusing on contemporary issues, they draw on their knowledge of sociolinguistics and other languages to illustrate how sexism may be hidden by habits of language. In making the reader aware of these, they suggest options for change. Language And The Sexes synthesizes a wide range of up-to-date information and research under several topics: naming, stereotypes of language behavior, the politics of conversation, forms of address, asymmetry in vocabulary, and possibilities of reform. The book concludes with suggested projects related to these topics, guidelines for non-discriminatory language use, and an extensive bibliography.

Contents:

Preface

Introduction

1: Naming names

2: Talking like a lady: how women talk

3: Hey lady: whose honey are you anyway?

4: Of girls and chicks

5: What is to be done

Suggested research projects

Bibliography

Guidelines for non-discriminatory language usage

Selected list of guidelines for non-sexist usage

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 101-106.

ISBN:

1-4384-0321-6

0-585-05404-5