From 'motherless babies' to 'babiless mothers': a sexist metaphorical transition of female undergraduates.: An article from: Women and Language Review
From 'motherless babies' to 'babiless mothers': a sexist metaphorical transition of female undergraduates.: An article from: Women and Language Feature
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From the supplier: Slang refers to a type of speech characterized by a rapidly evolving vocabulary used for in-group communication to the exclusion of other groups. It is often a result of adaptation and extension of meanings resulting from popular social beliefs or events. Two slang terms 'motherless babies' and 'babiless mothers' are often used among students in a Nigerian university. An analysis of their meanings and usage is undertaken to uncover their socio-psychological implications for women's status and social treatment. The results indicate that these terms have negative implications for women.
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Title: From 'motherless babies' to 'babiless mothers': a sexist metaphorical transition of female undergraduates.
Author: Yisa Kehinde Yusuf
Publication: Women and Language (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 1994
Publisher: George Mason University
Volume: v17 Issue: n2 Page: p30(4)
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