Language and Representations: People, Social Groups, and Gender (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards

Simplified, often negative generalisations about groups

Presenting info from particular perspective, favouring one group

Ways of talking about & understanding the world

Assumption that heterosexuality is the norm in society

Avoiding language that could offend/marginalise based on identity

Where different identity facets (gender, race, class) intersect

Kimberlé Crenshaw (1989)

Words & phrases expressing contempt or disapproval

Cultural & personal associations that words evoke

All varieties are linguistically equal; status reflects social power