feminist linguistics
(1960s- )
Originally expressed in terms of political feminism, recently more technically articulated through the contribution of linguists such as Jennifer Coates and Deborah Tannen.
Studies of women's language, of language and sexism, and of male bias in linguistic theory.
Also see: GENDER AND LANGUAGE
Source:
D Tannen, Feminism and Linguistic Theory (London, 1985)
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