An Investigation into the Relationships between Gender and Language.

Simkins-Bullock, Jennifer A.; Wildman, Beth G.

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ERIC Number: EJ427918

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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An Investigation into the Relationships between Gender and Language.

Simkins-Bullock, Jennifer A.; Wildman, Beth G.

Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v24 n3-4 p149-60 Jan 1991

Observes the impact of gender and status on the communication of 26 same-sex and 13 mixed-sex dyads of college students. Suggests that differences in the use of certain linguistic features may be more a result of a power differential than of gender. Other characteristics of the speaker, however, must also be considered. (CJS)

Descriptors: College Students, Factor Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Language Usage, Language Variation, Multivariate Analysis, Sex Differences, Sexism in Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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