Language and gender

Fagard, Benjamin; Gil, Cristina; Faria, Rita; Meister Ko. Freitag, Raquel; Chenoll, Antonio; Navas, Grauben; Diewald, Gabriele; Elmiger, Daniel; Meulleman, Machteld; Abrantes, Ana Margarida; Schütze, Christin; Steriopolo, Olga; Giraudo, Hélène; Morel, Aurélia; Westveer, Thom; Delaborde, Marine; Ferreira, Auphélie; Grobol, Loïc; Seminck, Olga

doi:https://doi.org/10.34632/9789725410820

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Author(s)

Fagard, Benjamin

Gil, Cristina

Faria, Rita

Meister Ko. Freitag, Raquel

Chenoll, Antonio

Navas, Grauben

Diewald, Gabriele

Elmiger, Daniel

Meulleman, Machteld

Abrantes, Ana Margarida

Schütze, Christin

Steriopolo, Olga

Giraudo, Hélène

Morel, Aurélia

Westveer, Thom

Delaborde, Marine

Ferreira, Auphélie

Grobol, Loïc

Seminck, Olga

Contributor(s)

Fagard, Benjamin (editor)

Abrantes, Ana Margarida (editor)

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Published

Language

English

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Abstract

This book explores the linguistic representation of gender and how gender asymmetries in language structure both mirror and further drive the imbalance of power and visibility of gender groups in society. These inequalities may also impact the way we conceptualize gender, potentially contributing to the perpetuation of gender disparities. By examining the intricate relations between language, gender, and society, this book aims to shed light on some of the many ways language shapes perceptions, relations, and social structures.

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https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/172226

Keywords

Culture; Education; Linguistic representation; Asymmetries in language structure; Gender; Sign language; Gender-neutral language; Inclusive language; Morphology