Discourse Analysis as a Tool for Understanding Gender Identity, Representation, and Equality (Advances in Linguistics and Communication Studies) - Hardcover

 
9781522502258: Discourse Analysis as a Tool for Understanding Gender Identity, Representation, and Equality (Advances in Linguistics and Communication Studies)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1522502254 ISBN 13: 9781522502258
Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2016

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Nazmunnessa Mahtab, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Sara Parker, John Moores University, UK.

Farah Kabir, Action Aid, Bangladesh.

Tania Haque, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Publisher
Information Science Reference
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1522502254
ISBN 13 
9781522502258
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
300
Editor
Mahtab Nazmunnessa, Parker Sara, Kabir Farah, Haque Tania