Keywords
Gendered discourse, identity construction, sociolinguistics, language and gender, discourse analysis, pragmatics, performativity, gender norms, linguistic ideology, intersectionality
Abstract
This article explores the intersection of discourse, gender, and identity within
the framework of linguistic analysis. It draws on sociolinguistic, pragmatic, and discourse-analytic perspectives to examine how gender is both reflected in and constructed through language use. The discussion investigates the role of discourse in shaping gendered identities and power relations across various sociocultural contexts, with a focus on how language functions as a site for both the reinforcement and contestation of gender norms.