Cards (47)

    • What is gender defined as in society?
      Socially constructed roles
    • What does gender variation in language refer to?
      Differences in language use
    • Arrange the interactional styles from most collaborative to most assertive:
      1️⃣ Asking questions
      2️⃣ Using inclusive pronouns
      3️⃣ Interrupting
      4️⃣ Giving directives
    • What type of politeness strategies do women often use in their speech?
      Hedges and qualifiers
    • Language use reflects and reinforces gender norms.

      True
    • Match the linguistic feature with its usage by women and men:
      Lexical choices ↔️ Empty adjectives vs. technical jargon
      Interactional styles ↔️ Collaborative vs. assertive
      Politeness strategies ↔️ Hedges vs. direct speech
    • Differences in language use between men and women reflect broader gender norms in society.

      True
    • What type of vocabulary is more commonly used in male speech?
      Technical vocabulary
    • What is the primary influence of gender roles on language use?
      Appropriate behaviors
    • Language shapes and is shaped by gender norms.

      True
    • What does gender variation in language refer to?
      Differences in language use
    • Which interactional style is more commonly associated with women in conversations?
      Collaborative
    • Women's linguistic choices often reinforce stereotypes of being more expressive and polite.

      True
    • Men's use of authoritative language reflects societal expectations of them being straightforward.

      True
    • Social expectations often reinforce gender stereotypes in language use, such as men interrupting more in conversations
    • In interpersonal relations, gender variation can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts based on perceived gender roles
    • Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men, women, and other identities
    • Gender variation in language occurs because gender norms and stereotypes are reflected and reinforced through language
    • Men tend to use more "empty adjectives" in their speech.
      False
    • What kind of vocabulary do men often use in their speech?
      Technical jargon
    • What does gender variation in language refer to?
      Differences in language use
    • What is an example of collaborative language used by women in interactional styles?
      Asking questions
    • Which type of adjectives is more commonly used in female speech?
      Empty adjectives
    • Men are often perceived as authoritative and straightforward in their communication styles.
      True
    • Social expectations reinforce gender stereotypes in language use.
      True
    • Language is the system of communication used by a particular community or country
    • How do gender norms influence the use of language?
      Reflect and reinforce
    • Gender norms and stereotypes are often reflected and reinforced through language.

      True
    • Women use more hedges and qualifiers in their speech, while men use more direct and unmitigated speech
    • What type of vocabulary is more commonly used in male speech?
      Technical, jargon-heavy
    • Order the social factors influencing gender variation in language:
      1️⃣ Gender roles
      2️⃣ Social expectations
      3️⃣ Societal power dynamics
    • Women's use of expressive language reinforces the stereotype of women as emotional and deferential.

      True
    • Gender variation in language can promote gender equality by challenging traditional stereotypes.

      True
    • Gender roles are universal and do not vary across cultures.
      False
    • Women often use more collaborative language, such as asking questions
    • Men often use more assertive language, such as interrupting or giving directives
    • Gender norms and stereotypes are often reflected and reinforced through language.

      True
    • In politeness strategies, women often use hedges and qualifiers
    • Women use hedges and qualifiers to soften their opinions
    • Men tend to use more assertive language, such as interrupting and giving directives