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Essay : Gender Communicaiton

How does the power of language shape the way we see social reality? In your response, please discuss 3 forms of language that create gendered, racialized, and/or classed hierarchies. In your discussion, please be sure to specifically define sexist language and build an argument for the use of inclusive language. Finally, your response should address why recognizing both the liberatory and oppressive potential of language is important.

The essay will cover the some of the following conceptual areas: (You don’t need to use all of them)

Textbook: DeFrancisco, V. P. & Palczewski, C. H. (2019). Gender in communication: A critical introduction (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Developing a Critical Gender/Sex Lens

Defining Gender

Defining Sex

Defining Gender/Sex

Role of Communication

Gender/Sex Differences Approach

Gender/Sex Similarities Approach

Intersectionality

Feminism and the F-word

Theories of Gender/Sex

Biological Theories

Psychological Theories

Critical Theories

Multiracial and Global Feminism

Queer Theory

Gendered/Sexed Voices

Voice (Metaphorical)

Voice (Literal)

Vocal Fry

Conversational Styles

Identity Work in Conversation

Dimensions of Humor

Gender and Humor

Functions of Feminist Humor

Gendered/Sexed Language

The Power of Language

Language as Oppression

Semantic Functions

Linguistic Marking

He/Man Language and “You Guys”

Language as Resistance

Resignification