The document discusses gender differences in language use and stereotypes associated with men and women. It highlights that traditional views of masculinity and femininity influence communication styles, with men often viewed as dominant and blunt, while women are considered sensitive and nurturing. Research findings indicate that men tend to interrupt more while women learn language faster and engage in more polite conversation.

1. Language and Gender
SOCIOLINGUISTICS

2. Gender Introduction
What is “natural” for a man differs
from what is “natural” for woman.
It is a key component of identity in
societies.

3. Man vs Woman Aspects
STEREOTYPES

4. Man Aspects
Man Blunt Cruel
Aggressive Less sensitive
Tough Decisive
Logical Not nurturing
Analytical Laconic
Dominant

5. Woman Aspects
Woman Tactful Kind
Not aggressive Sensitive
Gentle Indecisive
Emotional Nurturing
Verbal
Submissive
Chatty

6. Man and Woman Stereotypes
Tactful
Emotional
Sensitive
Chatty
Kind
Not aggressive
Gentle
Verbal
Submissive
Blunt
Logical
Less sensitive
Laconic
Cruel
Aggressive
Tough
Analytical
Dominant
Woman Man

7. Today’s Goal
We will look at some of the
evidence that there are gender
differences in language use.

8. Man will initiate to start
RESEARCH FINDINGS

9. Man’s tone is louder & low
RESEARCH FINDINGS

10. Man frequently interrupt woman
RESEARCH FINDINGS

11. Woman learn language faster
RESEARCH FINDINGS

12. Woman talk more
RESEARCH FINDINGS

13. Woman talk more in social status
RESEARCH FINDINGS

14. Woman talk more in interest
RESEARCH FINDINGS

15. Woman more polite than man
RESEARCH FINDINGS