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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2025)
A sociolinguistic approach of gendered language variations across cultural contexts
Authors
Dr. P Hemalatha
Abstract
Language, gender, and culture are
intrinsically interconnected, each influencing the other in multifaceted ways.
This sociolinguistic study investigates how gendered language variations
manifest across different cultural contexts, exploring how speech patterns,
vocabulary choices, and communication styles differ systematically by gender,
while being shaped by societal norms, socialization processes, and power structures.
Women, particularly in hierarchical societies like Japan and India, tend to
prefer prestigious linguistic forms, such as standard pronunciations, indirect
requests, and polite tags, while men are more likely to employ assertive,
direct, or vernacular speech. This paper highlights the role of language as
both a reflection and a creator of cultural gender norms, emphasizing the
dynamic interplay between language, power, and gender in diverse societies.
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Pages:27-29
How to cite this article:
Dr. P Hemalatha "A sociolinguistic approach of gendered language variations across cultural contexts". International Journal of English Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 27-29
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