Politeness plays a vital role in maintaining class differences. This book analyses the interrelationship between politeness and class in British English, focusing on linguistic ideologies and the way class boundaries are marked out by politeness and impoliteness.
The book, originally published in 1996, is part of the Routledge imprint of Taylor & Francis, highlighting its academic significance. It offers insights into its subject matter, supported by research and scholarly analysis. The content is designed to engage readers with a blend of theoretical and practical perspectives, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
Focusing on feminist linguistic analysis, the book examines various texts, including literature, media, and lyrics, alongside conversational dynamics. It delves into the interplay between gender and concepts such as sexism, reading and writing practices, politeness, and public speaking. This exploration highlights how gender influences our perceptions and interactions within these contexts.
Advanced Reading Skills for Students of English Literature
The table of contents outlines the structure and key topics covered in the book, providing readers with an overview of the chapters and sections. It serves as a roadmap for navigating the content, highlighting the main themes and subjects addressed throughout the text. This organized approach allows readers to easily locate information and understand the flow of the material presented.
Focusing on feminist linguistic analysis, this book offers students an in-depth exploration of essential theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and analytical frameworks. It serves as a comprehensive survey of contemporary issues and developments within the field, equipping readers with the necessary tools to understand the intersection of language and gender through a feminist lens.
This book offers a thought-provoking examination of sexism in language, analyzing how linguistic choices reflect and perpetuate gender biases. It critiques traditional language use and explores the impact of language on societal attitudes towards gender. By delving into various aspects of communication, the author aims to raise awareness and inspire change, making it a vital read for those interested in linguistics, gender studies, and social justice.
This is an analysis of the complex relationship between social relations and spatial relations. It sets out a new direction for postcolonial theory, and draws on analysis of a wide range of literary and non-literary texts to illustrate its new more materialist approach. -- .
Gender and Politeness challenges the notion that women are necessarily always more polite than men as much of the language and gender literature claims. Sara Mills discusses the complex relations between gender and politeness and argues that although there are circumstances when women speakers, drawing on stereotypes of femininity to guide their behaviour, will appear to be acting in a more polite way than men, there are many circumstances where women will act just as impolitely as men.
This revised edition provides a broad analysis of the term 'discourse' and a thorough examination of the many theoretical assumptions surrounding it.
Sara Mills offers an introduction to both the ideas of Michel Foucault and the debate surrounding him, fully equipping student readers for an encounter with this most influential of thinkers.