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Women, Language and Politics

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This book addresses the problem of underrepresentation of women in politics, by examining how language maintains inequalities. Drawing on case studies including Theresa May and Hillary Clinton, and over 50 interviews with politicians, it explores the role language plays in constructing and resisting barriers to women's political participation.

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Women, Language and Politics, Sylvia Shaw

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2020
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Language
English
Released
2020
Format
Hardcover
Pages
334
ISBN10
1107080886
ISBN13
9781107080881
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This book addresses the problem of underrepresentation of women in politics, by examining how language maintains inequalities. Drawing on case studies including Theresa May and Hillary Clinton, and over 50 interviews with politicians, it explores the role language plays in constructing and resisting barriers to women's political participation.