Language and Representations: People, Social Groups, and Gender (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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How does language function in relation to representations of people and social groups?
How does language function in relation to representations of people and social groups?
It actively shapes our perceptions
What are stereotypes in language representation?
What are stereotypes in language representation?
Simplified, often negative generalizations
What does heteronormativity refer to?
What does heteronormativity refer to?
Assumption heterosexuality is the norm
Who coined the term 'intersectionality' in 1989?
Who coined the term 'intersectionality' in 1989?
Kimberlé Crenshaw
How is gender understood in contemporary language analysis?
How is gender understood in contemporary language analysis?
As a spectrum, not binary
What does 'discourse' mean in language analysis?
What does 'discourse' mean in language analysis?
Ways of talking about & understanding
What does political correctness describe?
What does political correctness describe?
Avoiding language that could offend
What is true about standard and non-standard language varieties?
What is true about standard and non-standard language varieties?
All varieties are equally valid
What are connotations in lexical choices?
What are connotations in lexical choices?
Cultural & personal associations of words
What do power relations in language examine?
What do power relations in language examine?
Who has authority to define groups