APPROACHES AND THEORIES TO THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE AND GENDER

https://doi.org /10.59982/18294359-24.15-ak-13

Abstract

Over the years, many scholars have explored gender-related aspects of linguistic behavior, with a longstanding interest in examining the differences in language usage between men and women within discourse studies. Language is recognized as a key medium through which gender norms and identities are constructed, negotiated, and performed within diverse social contexts. The present article reviews the theoretical background of the basic approaches and theories studying language and gender. To achieve the goal of illustrating different approaches and theories to the study of this phenomenon, the methods of observation and comparative-contrastive analyses are used. In this context, it is essential to have a comprehensive grasp of various aspects to effectively explore gender disparities in communication. This article is an attempt to highlight the significance of understanding gender as a socially constructed phenomenon and explore how language both reflects and shapes individual and group identities.

Keywords: Genderlect, discourse studies, social context, theoretical background, gender disparities.

    PAGES : 141-146

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