Dale Spender’s Man Made Language offers a compelling critique of the ways in which language has been historically shaped by patriarchal structures, arguing that linguistic patterns embed and perpetuate male dominance. Through a detailed examination of grammar, vocabulary, and conversational norms, Spender exposes how language itself can act as an instrument of gender bias, influencing perception and social interaction. The work stands as an essential contribution to feminist linguistics, challenging readers to reconsider the supposedly neutral nature of language and advocating for greater awareness of how words reflect and reinforce societal inequalities.
Dale Spender’s Man Made Language offers a compelling critique of the ways in which language has been historically shaped by patriarchal structures, arguing that linguistic patterns embed and perpetuate male dominance. Through a detailed examination of grammar, vocabulary, and conversational norms, Spender exposes how language itself can act as an instrument of gender bias, influencing perception and social interaction. The work stands as an essential contribution to feminist linguistics, challenging readers to reconsider the supposedly neutral nature of language and advocating for greater awareness of how words reflect and reinforce societal inequalities.
Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1980, this softback is a 1983 reprint, some shelf wear and creasing to spine otherwise copy is in good condition
