Difference -
Deborah Tannen, a main theorist supporting the difference theory believes that the difference between men and women's language is not biological however is due to society and their expectations.
She speaks about how it is more excepted for men to be dominant and outgoing whereas for women it is seen as obnoxious and quite possibly rude. That is why society has perceived language of women to be and to speak or use language in any other way it would be looked down upon.
Status vs. support - men see language as a means of asserting dominance; women see it as a way of confirming/supporting ideas.
Independence vs. intimacy - men "go it alone"; women seek support.
Advice vs. understanding - men see language as problem solving; women see it as a means of empathy.
Information vs. feelings - males are concerned with the facts; women with emotions.
Orders vs. proposals - men use imperatives; females use hidden directives.
Conflict vs. compromise - men will argue; women will try to find a middle ground.
Deficit -
Robin Lakoff key theorist for
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