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Feminism and Linguistic Theory

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  • © 1992

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Authors:
  1. Deborah Cameron

    1. University of Strathclyde, UK

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction: Language and Feminism

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 1-17

  3. Linguistic Theory: Frameworks and Approaches

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 18-35

  4. The Politics of Variation: Sex Differences in Language (I)

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 36-54

  5. Sex Differences in Language (II): Empirical Sociolinguistics

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 55-81

  6. False Dichotomies: Grammar and Sexual Polarity

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 82-98

  7. Making Changes: The Debate on Sexist Language

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 99-127

  8. Silence, Alienation and Oppression: Feminist Models of Language (I)

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 128-157

  9. Feminist Models of Language (II): Semiology, Postmodernism and the Debate on the ‘Gendered Subject’

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 158-186

  10. Beyond Alienation: an Integrational Approach to Women and Language

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 187-212

  11. Conclusion: Problems and Practices

    • Deborah Cameron
    Pages 213-227

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 228-247
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About this book

An introduction to theories about language in attempts to understand and transform women's lives. This evolving body of work encompasses linguistics, anthropology, literary and cultural theory, psychoanalysis and postmodern philosophy.



   

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'I can think of no more enjoyable or clear or generally approachable introduction to the most vexing problems in the study of language than Deborah Cameron's Feminism and Linguistic Theory. It offers a sterling example of the illuminations which are made possible when questions of gender are firmly at the heart of serious critical enquiry.' - Jane Miller, Institute of Education, University of London

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  • University of Strathclyde, UK

    Deborah Cameron

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