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Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History

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The Language of Gender: Understanding Speech Patterns and Connection

This chapter delves into the characteristics of women's speech patterns as analyzed by linguist Robin Lakoff, highlighting traits like over-apologizing and hedging. It advocates for a shift in communication dynamics, urging men to assume more responsibility rather than expecting women to modify their speech.

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