THE ROLE OF GENDER IN LANGUAGE USE AND COMMUNICATION
Keywords:
Gender, Language, Communication, LinguisticsAbstract
Gender, which is shaped by culture and beliefs, has been studied in language since the 1970s. It is believed that men and women use different ways of speaking. There are several theories about this, such as the Deficit Theory, Dominance Theory, Radical Theory, Difference Theory, and Reformist Theory. In language, gender is discussed using terms like Grammatical Gender, Lexical Gender, Referential Gender, and Social Gender, which help show how men and women are represented in speech. Stereotypes often show women’s language in a more negative light compared to men’s. Factors like job opportunities, marriage, industrialization, urbanization, and social connections can affect how men and women speak. In education, three main areas should be focused on: subject matter, teaching and learning methods, and classroom materials.
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