Lessons - The Influence of Women's Speech on Language Evolution | Valerie Fridland, Sociolinguist, and Author

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Lessons - The Influence of Women's Speech on Language Evolution | Valerie Fridland, Sociolinguist, and Author

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Published on Nov 16, 2023, 5:52:49 AM
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In this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we'll speak to Valerie Fridland, Professor at University of Nevada, Reno. We delve into the evolution of language, focusing on how historically suppressed women's voices have paradoxically set the precedent for future speech patterns in men.


The Influence of Women in Language Evolution: Valerie Fridland explores how women, often in the role of homemakers and primary caregivers, have historically led language changes. This phenomenon, termed "intimate diversification," demonstrates how children initially adopt speech features from their mothers, influencing language trends across generations.


Leapfrogging in Speech Patterns: Fridland discusses the concept of 'leapfrogging', where women are typically a generation ahead in adopting speech features. These changes are then passed down to their children, and eventually, men catch up, establishing new linguistic norms.


Gendered Speech Features: The conversation also touches on how certain speech features become gender-specific. Fridland explains how sociocultural factors influence these trends, leading to variations in speech adopted by men and women.


Sociocultural Dynamics in Language: The discussion further delves into how ethnic and cultural backgrounds shape speech patterns, particularly among young men, influenced by a desire for solidarity and group identity.


 

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