Essays about: "taboo language men"

Found 5 essays containing the words taboo language men.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. The Use of Slang in British English : A Study of the Slang used in Football Factory and Little Britain

   University essay from Humanvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Tim Pedersen; [2009]
   Keywords : Slang; Covert Prestige; Britsh;

   Abstract : The languages of the world are constantly changing and slang intrudes the vocabulary of many people all over the world. But what is slang and where does it come from? Are there differences in the slang that men and women use? And what is the point of using slang? It seems that the slang that was used by previous generations has either gone out of use or has now become a part of accepted standard language; basically, the youth of today reject the slang that their parents used. READ MORE

4. 3. Taboo Language in Sex and the City : An Analysis of Gender Differences in Using Taboo Language in Conversation

   University essay from Sektionen för Lärarutbildning

   Author : Gao Gao; [2008]
   Keywords : language; gender;

   Abstract :   Taboo language is a broad definition, and researchers have defined it in various categories. Using taboo language, to a great extent, is widely considered as offensive and inappropriate, as well as a specialty of men rather than women. Men and women are often said to use taboo language differently. READ MORE

5. 4. Offensive Language in Sex and the City : A study of male and female characters’ use of taboo words

   University essay from Estetisk-filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Madelene Skillström Bygg; [2006]
   Keywords : Gender; swearing; offensive language; taboo; male; female; Sex and the City;

   Abstract : There are words and topics of conversation that are considered taboo and offensive in the English language. Offensive words can be divided into different categories, based on the way they are used and in what situation. Topics of conversation that are considered taboo are for example sexual activity and death. READ MORE

6. 5. Language and gender : Male domination among the Kikuyu of Kenya, East Africa

   University essay from Estetisk-filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Michael Maina Wanjeri; [2006]
   Keywords : Kikuyu; man; tradition; discourse; domination; submission; woman; speech; language; gender; conversation; non-standard language; linguistic; taboo;

   Abstract : Language and gender is one of the most intriguing and interesting areas in sociolinguistic study. It investigates how men and women (or boys and girls) use language differently in social contexts. Extensive study and research has been carried out in this field, particularly in regard to the English language. READ MORE