Language Style of Male and Female Speakers at Washington Women’s March
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: In many aspects of life, there are differences between male and female: amongthem are the different ways in speaking. Maleand female talk differently. Their speech maydiffer in many linguistic aspects such as lexical items, sentence constructions, and semanticpreferences.Aim: This study aims to analyze language style of male and female speakers at WashingtonWomen‘s March.Method: This study used qualitative approach to analyze the phenomenon in a natural setting.With regard to the language style of male and female speakers, the writer analyzed 4 (four)male and 4 (four) female speakers at the Washington Women‘s March. The analysis wasbased on the theory of Tannen about points of differences between male and female languagestyle. The points include status vs support, order vs proposal, independence vs intimacy,information vs feeling, advice vs understanding, and conflict vs compromise. It also usedHolmes‘s theory to reveal the social factors and dimensions of the speakers.Result: The study reveals that gender differences affect the language style of male and femalespeakers. Male speakers tend to show their status by telling others what to do, while femalespeakerspursue intimacy by looking for support. This is influenced by social factors andsocial dimensions.Conclusion: Based on the study, it can be concluded that male and female have difference inmany linguistic aspects. One of the differences is evident in the style of their speech, which isknown through the influence of some social factors and dimensions.
Authors: Tita Rismayanti, Jurianto
Language: English
Topic: Gender Studies in Language
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2921901692