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Investigating the Sociolinguistic Gender Paradox in a Multilingual Community: A Case Study from the Republic of Palau.

Investigating the Sociolinguistic Gender Paradox in a Multilingual Community: A Case Study from the Republic of Palau.

Authors :
Matsumoto, Kazuko
Britain, David
Source :
International Journal of Bilingualism. 2003 7(2):127-152.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Examines the supposed "Gender Paradox" proposed by Labov (1990, 2001), which suggests women are both sometimes conversative and sometimes innovative in terms of linguistic variation and change. Explores the paradox from two perspectives: its applicability to multilingual as opposed to multidialectal communities and whether it is methodological or real. (Author/VWL)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1367-0069
Volume :
7
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Bilingualism
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ674854
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research