Language and Sexism

Gebonden Engels 2008 9780521807111
€ 97,14
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden

Samenvatting

The issue of sexist language has been hotly debated within feminist circles since the 1960s. Previous books have tended to regard sexism in language as easy to identify and have suggested solutions to overcome and counter sexism. Sara Mills takes a fresh and more critical look at sexism in language, and argues that even in feminist circles it has become a problematic concept. Drawing on conversational and textual data collected over the last ten years, and with reference to recent research carried out in a range of different academic disciplines, Mills suggests that there are two forms of sexism - overt and indirect. Overt sexism is clear and unambiguous, while indirect sexism is based on pragmatics and the meaning and interpretation of utterances. Indirect sexism is extremely common and we therefore need new ways to challenge and analyse its usage in language.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9780521807111
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:190

Lezersrecensies

Wees de eerste die een lezersrecensie schrijft!

Inhoudsopgave

1. Introduction; 2. Overt sexism; 3. Language reform; 4. `Political correctness'; 5. Indirect sexism; 6. Conclusions.

Managementboek Top 100

€ 97,14
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden

Rubrieken

    Personen

      Trefwoorden

        Artikelen

          Language and Sexism