Gender Voices

by Joan Swann and David Graddol

Book Overview

Does the language we speak create and sustain a sexist culture? This controversial and exciting proposal has fascinated feminists, psychologists and linguists alike for well over a decade. The authors of Gender Voices explore in a clear and comprehensive manner the idea that language shapes individual lives-that through our speech we all help recreate gender divisions in society. Their introductory chapter establishes the relationship between language...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631137343
• ISBN13: 9780631137344
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.5"