HISTORICAL STAGES OF THE EVOLUTION OF GENDER LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
gender linguistics, gender studies, language and society, sociolinguistics, discourse, communication, gender differencesAbstract
In the modern rapidly developing era, significant reforms are taking place across all spheres of society, including linguistics. Language not only functions as a means of communication but also reflects cultural norms, values, and social structures. In recent decades, gender linguistics has emerged as an important interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between language and gender. This paper explores the historical development of gender linguistics, focusing on its key stages: biological determinism, the transitional period, and modern gender studies. The study highlights the evolution of theoretical approaches, from early biologically oriented interpretations to contemporary socio-cultural perspectives. Special attention is given to the contributions of prominent scholars and the role of sociolinguistics and pragmatics in shaping modern gender research. The findings demonstrate that although gender is not a purely linguistic category, it is deeply embedded in language and can be effectively analyzed through linguistic methods.
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