Course Details

Sex, Gender and Language

 

ANTH1-DC5061
Credit: The Paul McGhee Division

The course examines gender-based differences in language structure and conversation styles, and it analyzes the social context of language as a cultural resource and practice. Topics include gender differences in conversation styles, language, and sexual identity; speech communities; obligatory sexism; and language and power.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor

 

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