Feminism and Linguistic Theory

'I can think of no more enjoyable or clear or generally approachable introduction to the most vexing problems in the study of language than Deborah Cameron's Feminism and Linguistic Theory. It offers a sterling example of the illuminations which are made possible when questions of gender are firmly at the heart of serious critical enquiry.' - Jane Miller, Institute of Education, University of London

• Preface to the Revised Edition - Introduction: Language and Feminism - Linguistic Theory: Frameworks and Approaches - The Politics of Variation: Sex Differences in Language (1) - Sex Differences in Language (2): Empirical Sociolinguistics - False Dichotomies: Grammar and Sexual Polarity - Making Changes: The Debate on Sexist Language - Silence, Alienation and Oppression: Feminist Models of Language (1) - Feminist Models of Language (2): Semiology, Postmodernism and the Debate on the Gendered Subject - Beyond Alienation: An Integrational Approach to Women and Language - Conclusion: Problems and Practices - Notes - Bibliography - Glossary - Index