gleaner June 2012 - Language & Writing

Gender Matters: Feminist Linguistic Analysis

Sara Mills

Acumen, PB, 9781845534967

Gender Matters presents a feminist linguistic analysis of texts - literature, media and lyrics - and conversation. It explores how gender relates to and shapes our understanding of sexism, reading and writing, politeness and public speaking. The essays in the book examine a range of questions: why is it necessary for feminists to analyse or comment on sexism when sexism is ... More/Buy