Women's language is often stereotyped as being more polite, emotional, indirect, and cooperative, but not more logical and analytical.

Gendered discourse refers to the use of language to construct and maintain gender roles and identities.

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis suggests that language influences our cognition and perception of the world, including our understanding of gender.

Gender-biased language refers to language that reinforces and perpetuates gender stereotypes.

The Interactionist Approach emphasizes the social and cultural context in which language is used, focusing on the dynamic relationship between language and gender.

Gender-subversive language refers to language that challenges or subverts traditional gender roles and identities.

Social Constructionist Theory posits that gender is a social construct that is learned and reinforced through language and other social interactions.

Inclusive language refers to the use of language that is inclusive of all genders and avoids perpetuating gender stereotypes.

The Cognitive Approach focuses on the cognitive processes involved in language production and comprehension, including how gender influences these processes.

Gender-traditional language refers to the use of language that reinforces and perpetuates traditional gender roles and identities.

Performativity Theory posits that gender is a performative act, constructed and reinforced through repeated social interactions.

Gender-sensitive language refers to the use of language that is respectful of all genders and avoids making assumptions about someone's gender identity.

Critical Discourse Analysis focuses on the social and cultural contexts in which language is used, as well as the power dynamics and inequalities that shape language use.

Gender-parodic language refers to the use of language that challenges or subverts traditional gender roles and identities, often through humor or irony.

Gender Schema Theory posits that gender is a cognitive schema, or mental framework, that influences our perception and interpretation of gender-related information.