Gender in World Englishes

This book explores the degree of variation in English based on gender, native-, second- and foreign-language varieties, using authentic records of speakers and statistical modeling. It provides reliable evaluations of the impact of gender on linguistic choices in different contexts, and analyses linguistic phenomena traditionally associated with genderlectal research and World Englishes. It is essential reading for researchers and advanced students interested in language, gender, and World Englishes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 251 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This book delves into the diverse ways in which women and men from around the world speak English, utilizing examples from various World Englishes across Africa, America, Asia, Britain, and the Caribbean. By examining the degree of variation based on gender in native, second, and foreign language varieties, it seeks to understand the impact of gender on linguistic choices within the context of other sociolinguistic factors such as age and speaker status. Each chapter is grounded in a specific set of linguistic corpora and combines authentic records of speakers with state-of-the-art statistical modeling to provide empirically reliable evaluations of the influence of gender on linguistic choices. The book also explores linguistic phenomena traditionally associated with genderlectal research, such as hedges, intensifiers, and quotatives, as well as those associated with World Englishes, such as the dative or genitive alternation.

A groundbreaking approach to the subject, this book is a must-read for researchers and advanced students interested in language, gender, and World Englishes. It offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between language, gender, and cultural norms, shedding light on the ways in which these factors shape communication and identity across different regions and communities.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108710640