Essays about: "Change in taboo language"

Found 3 essays containing the words Change in taboo language.

  1. 1. Use of psy discourse on the popular vernacular : A recontextualization analysis on TikTok

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Marissa Gutiérrez Pizarro; [2022]
    Keywords : Recontextualization; psychiatric discourse; online discourse; corpus linguistics; discourse analysis; critical discourse analysis; social media communication;

    Abstract : Social media has become a safe place where users can discuss taboo topics, like mental health, with the purpose of creating awareness and de-stigmatization. However, online discussions on mental health have caused psy discourse to seep into the popular vernacular. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender differences in usage of bitch and cunt across time : An analysis of findings in the BNC1994 and the BNC2014

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Josefina Siikavaara; [2021]
    Keywords : swearing; taboo language; bitch; cunt; gender differences; age differences; British National Corpus; linguistics;

    Abstract : This essay presents a study on gender differences with a focus on swearing and taboo language, based on findings from the BNC1994 and the BNC2014. Bitch and cunt are two words that are linked to the female gender, but previous research has shown that they are used differently by men and women. READ MORE

  4. 3. Gender Difference in Role-Play : Male and Female Character Language in World of Warcraft

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Jeanette Skoglund; [2009]
    Keywords : World of Warcraft; gender; gender differences; chat-logs; mixed-sex conversations; folklinguistic belief; amount of participation; hedges; questions; directives; commands; taboo language; compliments; grammar.;

    Abstract : In this essay, I have investigated whether players of World of Warcraft change their language to suit the gender of the character they play. I have researched if there are gender differences that correspond to what is defined as male and female language in mixed-sex conversations. READ MORE