Variation in Language Use across Gender

Authors

  • Thanaa Alhabuobi Taibah University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1102.03

Keywords:

language use, gender, difference

Abstract

This paper investigates the differences in language use across gender. This current paper accounts for this verity of use within several linguistic features. On the one hand, prestige and conformity are analyzed to determine how the two genders differ according to these two aspects. On the other hand, linguistic features: lexicon, sound production "phonology", were discussed in the light of the difference across gender. The aim was to state explanations of the existence of these differences. The outcomes of this analytical and descriptive research showed that men and women use language differently.

Author Biography

Thanaa Alhabuobi, Taibah University

Department of Languages & Translation

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2021-02-01

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