Sunday 4 November 2012

Theorists/ Ideas

Lexical asymmetry
Generic terms
Default assumptions
Gender Scripts
Stereotyping

Deborah Tannen
Information Vs. Feelings: men talk about information/things whilst women talk about feelings.
Advice Vs. Understanding: men offer solid advice whilst women will be understanding and sympathetic.

Jesperson [defecit theory]
'Fondness of women for hyperbole'

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