Language and Gender_Sociolinguistics...pptx

Linguistics Notes

1. Language and Gender

2. Some natural languages had an intricate system of gender-specific vocabulary. E.g 1. Sumerian women had a specific language called Emesal , distinct to the main language. 2. Before Sanskrit became standard language, Prakrit language was used by women. 3. Indigenous Australian language Yanyuwa had separate dialects for men and women.