Discourse Analysis as a Tool for Understanding Gender Identity, Representation, and Equality
Author： Nazmunnessa Mahtab Sara Parker Farah Kabir Tania Haque Aditi Sabur Abu Saleh Mohammad Sowad
Publisher： IGI Global
Publication year： 2016
E-ISBN: 9781522502265
Subject： C913.68 Womens Issues
Language： ENG
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Description
Today, gender and gender identity is at the forefront of discussion as the plight of women around the world and issues of gender equality and human rights have become an international concern for politicians, government agencies, social activists, and the general public. Discourse Analysis as a Tool for Understanding Gender Identity, Representation, and Equality provides a thorough analysis of what language use and linguistic expression can teach us about gender identity in addition to current discussions on topics related to women’s rights and gender inequality. Focusing on issues related to women in developing countries, workplace inequalities, and social freedom, this publication is an essential reference source for researchers, graduate-level students, and theorists in the fields of sociology, women’s studies, economics, and government.