{"product_id":"language-sexism-and-misogyny-9781032277936","title":"Language Sexism and Misogyny","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this vitally important and engaging text, leading feminist linguist Deborah Cameron explores the role of language and discourse in perpetuating sexism and misogyny in the twenty-first century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering how the linguistic expression of prejudice against women has evolved during the last fifty years, the author of the blog \u003ci\u003eLanguage: A feminist guide\u003c\/i\u003e pays attention both to the persistence of familiar problems, such as the dominance of men in many interactional settings, and to the emergence of new challenges such as the global rise of misogynist extremism online. The book provides students and general readers with an up-to-date survey of ideas, debates and research on a wide range of key topics, including sexist attitudes to womenâs speech, verbal sexual harassment in public spaces offline and online, biases in vocabulary and grammar, the discourse of the online manosphere and the way violence against women is reported by the news media. Moreover, the author outlines t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deborah Cameron’s books are always a compelling and accessible read, and this is no exception. Based on sound scholarly research and illustrated with arresting examples from an impressive range of media and digital sources, her analyses demonstrate a deeply committed engagement with complex linguistic issues involving the treatment of women.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eJanet Holmes, Professor Emerita (Victoria University of Wellington), Associate Director, Language in the Workplace Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is an endlessly useful resource—for teachers and students to dip into for case studies and research examples, or as a detailed, nuanced and expansive discussion of how ideas about language linked to men and women have been developed, researched, resisted and weaponised over the last fifty years. Cameron transforms familiar and new academic ideas and research into an accessible and engaging read, using up-to-date, real world examples. This is a must-have text for teachers and students wanting to develop their understanding of language and gender research that is also a klaxon call to all those concerned about misogyny right now.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eLisa, Jacky and Dan of the Lexis Podcast Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Have we come a long way, baby?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble standards: the policing of women’s language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnequal rights: attention, respect and male entitlement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoded messages: sexism, words and meanings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault male: sexism and grammar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho do you think you are? Sexism and forms of address\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething old, something new: investigating misogynist discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelling stories: the reporting of violence against women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWords and deeds: resisting sexism and misogyny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018943430999,"sku":"9781032277936","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032277936.jpg?v=1750778761","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/language-sexism-and-misogyny-9781032277936","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}