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Talking Difference: On Gender and Language
`I love the warmth and wit in this book, but I say this in no way to detract from the seriousness of its subject matter and its incisive treatment by Mary Crawford... this is a great book and an important book which articulates current critical thinking about research around gender and language. Mary Crawford writes brilliantly, powerfully and lucidly... I thoroughly recommend it′ - British Psychological Society Psychology of Women Section Newsletter This refreshing re-evaluation of current wisdom - both academic and popular - about men′s and women′s language critically assesses the abundant social science research of recent years and its representation in the mass media. Exploring a wide range of topics, from
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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April 9, 2014
Though some examples might be a bit dated, every word in this book is applicable to gender discriminatory language dynamics in modern society and is an important read for anyone wanting to expand on these interlocking subjects. Crawford provides a history of discrimination through language but offers new methodologies and perspectives for further research.
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