Language and Gender

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    • What is the main topic of the video?
      Language and gender theories
    • What are the two main scopes of language and gender theories?
      Dominance theories and difference theories
    • What does the dominance approach propose?
      Men are naturally more dominant than women
    • How do women contribute to the dominance in conversations according to the dominance approach?
      By acquiescing and accepting men's dominance
    • What does the difference approach suggest about male and female communication?
      Men and women communicate fundamentally differently
    • Who postulated a theory about women's language in 1922?
      Otto Jespersen
    • What did Jespersen theorize about women's speech patterns?
      Women use half-finished sentences and adjectives
    • According to Jespersen, how does women's vocabulary compare to men's?
      Women have a smaller vocabulary than men
    • What did Jespersen believe about women's novels?
      They are easier to read due to simpler language
    • What did Jespersen claim about women's language's effect on English?
      It could lead to a deterioration of the language
    • Who proposed a theory about language and gender inequality in 1975?
      Robin Lakoff
    • What did Lakoff argue about language and gender?
      Language contributes to gender inequality
    • What are some features of women's language according to Lakoff?
      Women speak less frequently and use minimal responses
    • How do women typically express uncertainty in their speech according to Lakoff?
      By using question intonation in statements
    • What did Lakoff observe about women's use of adjectives?
      Women use more empty adjectives than men
    • What did O'Barr and Atkins challenge about Lakoff's ideas?
      Language differences are more situation-specific
    • What did O'Barr and Atkins find in their study of courtroom cases?
      Speech patterns reflect power, not gender
    • How did O'Barr and Atkins categorize their study participants?
      By their authority and power in conversations
    • What conclusion did O'Barr and Atkins reach about women's language traits?
      They are not exclusive to women
    • What did Zimmerman and West's theory in 1975 suggest about interruptions in conversations?
      Women men are more likely to interrupt women
    • How do the theories of Jespersen and Lakoff differ in their views on women's language?
      Jespersen sees it as inferior, Lakoff as a reflection of inequality
    • What is a key difference between the dominance and difference theories?
      Dominance theories focus on power dynamics, difference theories on communication styles
    • If a woman uses more qualifiers in her speech, which theorist's perspective does this align with?
      Robin Lakoff's perspective
    • In a conversation, if a man frequently interrupts a woman, which theory might explain this behavior?
      Zimmerman and West's dominance theory
    • How do O'Barr and Atkins' findings challenge traditional views of gendered language?
      They show that power, not gender, influences speech patterns
    • What is the significance of studying language and gender theories?
      It helps understand communication dynamics in society
    • What is one characteristic of women's language according to Lakoff?
      Women use more euphemisms than men
    • How do social status and power relate to language use according to O'Barr and Atkins?

      They determine communication patterns more than gender
    • What implications do the findings of O'Barr and Atkins have for understanding gendered language?
      Gendered language is influenced by social context
    • If a woman in a high-status job uses fewer women's language traits, what does this suggest?
      Her social status influences her communication
    • What did the study by O'Barr and Atkins reveal about courtroom language?
      It varies based on authority, not gender
    • What is one feature of women's language according to Lakoff?
      Women use more emotional evaluations
    • How does the dominance model view mixed-sex conversations?
      men are more likely to interrupt women
    • What does the difference model emphasize about communication styles?
      It highlights fundamental differences between genders
    • If a woman uses indirect commands in conversation, which theorist's perspective does this align with?
      Robin Lakoff's perspective
    • What is a common criticism of Jespersen's theory?
      It portrays women's language as inferior
    • How do the theories of Jespersen and Lakoff reflect societal views on gender?
      They reinforce traditional gender stereotypes
    • What is the role of minimal responses in women's language according to Lakoff?
      They indicate listening and engagement
    • What did Lakoff observe about women's use of intonation?
      Women use a greater range of intonation
    • How does the concept of power relate to language use in O'Barr and Atkins' study?
      Power influences speech patterns more than gender