PRAGMATICS OF GENDERED COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V5I10Y2025N45Keywords:
Pragmatics, gendered communication, speech acts, politeness strategies, discourse markers, English languageAbstract
This article explores the pragmatic features of gendered communication in the English language. It focuses on differences in speech acts, politeness strategies, and discourse markers used by men and women. The study highlights how gender identity influences communication styles and how these differences reflect broader social and cultural norms.
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