A discussion of English and Polish gender systems, generic words, forms of address, referring expressions and other topics, provides evidence that in these two languages males and females are not treated equally. The main concern of this book is linguistic sexism. The data indicate that speakers of both languages treat male as the norm, attribute less desirable qualities to the speech and behaviour of women, stereotype women more than men, or simply make women linguistically invisible members of society.
- ISBN10 3820489797
- ISBN13 9783820489798
- Publish Date 31 December 1986
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country DE
- Imprint Peter Lang GmbH
- Format Paperback
- Pages 122
- Language English