LLC.Vol.3.No.3-FOR-PRINT.pdf

2020

The aims of this article are to describe gender and language politeness which examines the description of relation of gender and language politeness in the form of speech acts based on gender. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The technique used in collecting data through direct observation, recording, and recording. Determination of the compliance and deviation of the principle of politeness of language is based on indicators of politeness of language derived from Leech's theory. The technique of data analysis in this study is the transcription of data from the records; identify, classify and draw conclusions.

The research work deals with the study of Gender and Linguistics. In the present study, gender in English, Georgian and Turkish Languages are being investigated. Our aim is to study gender similarities and differences in different types of languages English, Georgian and Turkish. That's why we observed different levels of the language. These are grammatical level, semantic level and pragmatic level. The materials we use is colloquial language and some literal units are used as well. Gender Studies focuses on both genders and their relations to each other. At the same time, it takes into account how gender intersects with social, ethnic and cultural differences. These multiple interdependencies allow Gender Studies to produce more precise knowledge. In linguistics, semantics is the subfield that is devoted to the study of meaning, as inherent at the levels of words, phrases, sentences, and larger units of discourse (referred to as texts). The basic area of study is the meaning of signs, and the study of relations between different linguistic units. A key concern is how meaning attaches to larger chunks of text, possibly as a result of the composition from smaller units of meaning. Pragmatics is the branch of linguistics concerned with language use, and is different from syntax and semantics, which deal with the form and meaning of sentences respectively.

As the title indicates the study deals with gender within the language. We also called it as sexism. Sexism in language represents one of the major issues in sociolinguistic studies. As a phenomenon of society, sexism is reflected through language that expresses inclination in favor of one sex and treats the other one in a discriminatory manner. Characteristically, the bias is in favor of men and against women. Thus, the language is presented as a powerful tool of patriarchy. Even though in English speaking countries all the people are considered equal, discrimination against women exists and this fact is observed in language. The objective of this study is to define the concept of sexist language; To identify and evaluate the cultural factor, social factor, physiological factor and psychological factor which influence the existence of sexism in English language, and showing and explaining the concepts of gender in speech discuss if the following differences between men and women in speech : a) women talk more/less than men; b) women break the ‘rules’ of turn-taking less than men c)women use more standard forms than men; and d) women’s speech is less direct/assertive than men’s, and what is the relationship between gender and politeness. The hypothesis is focusing on Kurdish, English-, Spanish-, French-, and German- languages to inanimate objects. Results from Spanish and French speakers indicated effects of grammatical gender on classification; results from German speakers did not. Results showed that there does not seem to be a distinguishable difference with respect to the usage of language by men and women potentially due to the establishment of an informal atmosphere and to a sense of solidarity among participants, which enabled them to make use of the code to maintain conversation. We will identify the role language plays in the society and how it influences the social attitudes of human beings.

Asian Journal of Social Science Studies, 2020

The present study aims at exploring the extent of linguistic varieties which are issues of gender disparity in our society. Language is the most advanced form of communication possessed only by human beings. Linguistic elements direct our expressions, feelings and thoughts, and languages even help us transmit knowledge, ideas and beliefs from one generation to another. In fact, language is systematic as it follows rules. However, it is believed that men and women have a strong natural tendency to use different patterns of a language. Relationship between language and gender attracted many researchers' attention, but some critics of mid-twentieth century considered such studies to be purely feministic. With the passage of time, our social structure met considerable changes which influenced our languages. The objective of this project is to give reasonable answers to the questions regarding the gender based speech differences in today's world. Survey method was applied in order to maintain high standards of research ethics and maintain the research quality. This study engages 384 respondents; among them 51% were male and 49% were female. According to the survey data, 68% of the participants reported that women always tend to use exaggerated expressions and words that can assist in building rapport. Further, it finds out whether there is any difference between speech patterns of different age groups coming from the same gender. By delving into both historic and contemporary documents, this experiment will lead us to widen the scope of research on various ways of communication.

Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 15(3), 2019

The present study revisits the issue of gender positioning within the visual discourse of three Algerian secondary education English textbooks. In order to get an informed view about gender representation in these materials, it was deemed necessary to combine the outcomes of theoretical critical accounts with language teachers´ potential interpretations of gender bias within the textbooks. First, the selected visual corpus was scrutinized for gender bias through critical image analysis. The major aspects, in which gender bias can be embedded, have been addressed within a well-elaborated framework. Second, the perceptions that secondary education EFL teachers have of this issue were surveyed by dint of a self-report questionnaire which was submitted to a conveniently selected sample. The comparative analysis of the results indicate that while the majority of the images display clear signs of bias against females, most teachers hardly view any imbalances between the two genders as far as visual representation is concerned. This mismatch seems arguably related to the fact that gender bias is still considered a peripheral area of interest by the majority of EFL language practitioners.

Are men really more casual and women more sophisticated while speaking? Despite both genders being part of the same human species, they do have a salient difference in the manner they interact, speak, react and even the topics they choose to talk about. While men are more at ease in their social contexts, women appear to be conscious about their status and thus tend to use higher standard language in terms of talking. In addition, both men and women have different purposes when talking: for men it has more to do about imparting information and demonstrating expertise compared to women who aim to maintain and develop relationships. However, like in a lot of other things, exceptions are a part of this issue too; some men are just ‗too feminine' and some women are just ‗too boyish'.

Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2016

The course of life of women and men has been continuing differently in almost all societies and all fields for ages. The different functions, positions and perspectives of women and men have developed in the societies in which life style bases on male domination, and this situation paves the way for negative results for women. Considering the fact that it is not easy to change the woman perception in the developed and developing societies, we have put some emphasis on the improvements in which men and women will be equal in the field of language at least with small changes in this study. We limited our study with German language and the way of addressing in German. In the first section of the study, we have addressed the issues of language and culture, the relationship between thinking and identity and the humiliation for women in language. After that, we try to reflect the emphasis suggestions as a table which can provide equality in the way of addressing in the second section.

arXiv: Computation and Language, 2020

The purpose of this study is to find evidence for supporting the hypothesis that language is the mirror of our thinking, our prejudices and cultural stereotypes. In this analysis, a questionnaire was administered to 537 people. The answers have been analysed to see if gender stereotypes were present such as the attribution of psychological and behavioural characteristics. In particular, the aim was to identify, if any, what are the stereotyped images, which emerge in defining the roles of men and women in modern society. Moreover, the results given can be a good starting point to understand if gender stereotypes, and the expectations they produce, can result in penalization or inequality. If so, the language and its use would create inherently a gender bias, which influences evaluations both in work settings both in everyday life.

Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengembangan Sains dan Humaniora

The main thing that affects language is Gender, it can affect the choice of words used. Then the language used by women is different from the language used by men. Those state that the choices of words, vocabulary, or sentences of language conversation through gender are different. This study conducted to analyze what happened or was experienced by certain groups which focused on the differences in the use of spoken language that were studied by gender. There are no participants in this research because this research use library research which is based on the literature review to analyze the data. This research uses descriptive qualitative. Analyzing and collecting data conducted by compiling or clarifying and interpreting. Data were collected through analyzing and reviewing sources in the form of books and articles discussing the topic then analyze the data in order to draw the conclusion. The result of study found that the language differences exist because of the paradigm social ...