Gender theory

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    • What is the difference theory of language?
      The belief that men and women have innate differences in the style and function of their speech and writing
    • What is the gender similarities hypothesis?
      A way of thinking that argues for more similarities than differences in male and female speech and writing
    • What was Lakoff's theory?
      Certain features of women's language gives the impression women are weaker and less certain than men