Includes bibliographical references and index.

IntroductionUnit 1: ProjectionsUnit 2: Making up genderUnit 3: All in the mind?Unit 4: Gender and speech stylesUnit 5: Political correctnessUnit 6: Reading positionsUnit 7: Gender, discourse and identitiesIndex of termsReferencesFurther reading

Aimed at A-Level and beginning undergraduate students, Language and Gender explores the relationship between language and our ideas about men and women. It challenges commonly expressed views on the subject of language and gender. It highlights the individuals role in the expression of gender stereotyping. It includes a range of text types as diverse as personal ads, wildlife documentary, literary fiction and classical music programmes. It includes a comprehensive glossary of terms. The new edition has been updated and revised and key features include: an additional chapter on Gender, discourse and identities; integration of focus on gender, sexualization, and sexuality; and, inclusion of international examples, texts and images.