Language and Woman’s Place Book by Robin Lakoff (Farsi)

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"Language and Woman's Place" by Robin Lakoff is a seminal work in the field of sociolinguistics that explores the relationship between language and gender. Originally published in 1975, the book examines how language both reflects and perpetuates the social inequalities between men and women. Lakoff's work is foundational, introducing key concepts that have influenced subsequent research in gender and language studies. Lakoff argues that women's language is often characterized by features that reinforce their subordinate position in society. She identifies specific linguistic traits, such as the use of hedges, tag questions, and polite forms, which she posits are ways women are socialized to speak. These linguistic behaviors, Lakoff suggests, contribute to the perception of women as less confident and authoritative compared to men.

• Pages: 228
• Genre: Feminism
• Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
• ISBN: 9786003769779‬‬
• Persian Title: کتاب زبان و جایگاه زن اثر رابین تالمک لیکاف

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