Title
Language and Woman's Place: Text and Commentaries (Studies in Language and Gender),Used
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 3–5 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 6–10 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
The 1975 publication of Robin Tolmach Lakoff's Language and Woman's Place, is widely recognized as having inaugurated feminist research on the relationship between language and gender, touching off a remarkable response among language scholars, feminists, and general readers. For the past thirty years, scholars of language and gender have been debating and developing Lakoff's initial observations.Arguing that language is fundamental to gender inequality, Lakoff pointed to two areas in which inequalities can be found: Language used about women, such as the asymmetries between seemingly parallel terms like master and mistress, and language used by women, which places women in a double bind between being appropriately feminine and being fully human. Lakoff's central argument that 'women's language' expresses powerlessness triggered a controversy that continues to this day.The revised and expanded edition presents the full text of the original first edition, along with an introduction and annotations by Lakoff in which she reflects on the text a quarter century later and expands on some of the most widely discussed issues it raises. The volume also brings together commentaries from twentysix leading scholars of language, gender, and sexuality, within linguistics, anthropology, modern languages, education, information sciences, and other disciplines. The commentaries discuss the book's contribution to feminist research on language and explore its ongoing relevance for scholarship in the field.This new edition of Language and Woman's Place not only makes available once again the pioneering text of feminist linguistics; just as important, it places the text in the context of contemporary feminist and gender theory for a new generation of readers.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Language and Woman's Place'? A: 'Language and Woman's Place' primarily explores the relationship between language and gender, highlighting how language reflects and perpetuates gender inequalities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Language and Woman's Place' is Robin Tolmach Lakoff, a prominent linguist known for her work in feminist linguistics.
- Q: What is the significance of the revised edition published in 2004? A: The revised edition includes the full text of the original, along with new introductions and annotations by Lakoff that reflect on the text's impact and relevance over the past thirty years.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Language and Woman's Place' consists of 328 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is accessible to general readers interested in gender studies, linguistics, and the intersection of language and gender.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Does the book include any additional commentaries? A: Yes, the revised edition includes commentaries from twenty-six leading scholars in various fields, discussing the book's contributions to feminist research on language.
- Q: When was 'Language and Woman's Place' originally published? A: 'Language and Woman's Place' was originally published in 1975, marking a significant moment in feminist linguistics.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the asymmetries in language used about women, the concept of 'women's language,' and the broader implications for gender inequality.
- Q: Can this book be used as an academic resource? A: Yes, 'Language and Woman's Place' serves as an important academic resource for students and scholars studying language, gender, and feminist theory.