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Gender is a prevalent contributor to the architecture of language, however language is also varied within social groups to achieve covert and overt prestige, and to also be inclusionary or exclusionary.

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1.  The differences discourse management and lexis between men and women can often be a result of the attitudes and expectations placed on either gender. This may vary however depending on the context in which the speaker finds themselves.

2.  Whilst gender is a large part of identity, age and sexual preference can have an influence on phonology, lexis and syntax. Often these variations indicate the groups to which a speaker belongs as members of the same social group will often speak using the same lexical features.

3.  Apart from gender, depending on a person’s occupation and level of education, a speaker may choose to manipulate their language in order to appeal to different audiences and social norms.

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The contrast in lexical choices and discursive and paralinguistic features in the language used by men and women are a result of the difference in the purpose of their speech as well as the pressure to meet social expectations of the stereotype that classify men as being more dominant and powerful

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1) The differentiation of language is accounted by how language is used by men and

women, and projects the attitudes that society has of both genders.

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1. A speaker's gender has a big influence on the way one speaks and interacts with others to show their identity.

2. Regardless of gender, factors such as culture and age also play an important role in contributing to the differences in language use .

3. The reception of attitudes that each sex garners from their language is a determinate in forming covert and overt prestige within a group.

4. It is often the social context and the role of the individual in the conversation that guides the language choice of speakers, rather than their gender.

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1) Gender is a vital ingredient in the formation of one’s unique variation of language. This difference primarily stems from the different social expectations and attitudes that different genders face, and the different linguistic practices one must employ to achieve prestige in that gender group. 2) However the degree to which gender expectations affect one’s speech is highly dependent on the social context they find themselves in and the individual identity they wish to portray. 3) Whilst gender is undeniably a factor which is responsible for differences in language use, the influence of other factors, such age and sexuality, must also be noted as covert norms are employed by speakers to gain prestige within the group and establish group solidarity. 4) Similar to gender based differences, social context also dictates the prevalence of covert linguistic norms as speakers belonging to different social groups face different attitudes and expectations depending on the situation.

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1: There is variation present in language between genders,

which can be attributed to stereotypes and social expectations.

2: All individuals have a multifaceted identity which is

evident in their language. While gender forms a part of this identity, there are many other factors such as age, socioeconomic background and group membership which make a contribution.

3: The attitudes of speakers towards their own and others‘ language

form the foundation of covert and overt norms and thus determine the prestige of language of both men and women.

4: While variation exists between the language of men and women,

these differences are dependent on the context in which they find themselves.

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1. The personal characteristics that make a speaker unique, a major one of which is gender, have a large impact on the speaker’s subconscious language choices that underpin their idiolect.

2. In addition to a speaker’s gender, their desire to assert group membership and social boundaries is a crucial variable that dictates language use.

3. While gender is undoubtedly instrumental in determining which linguistic features a speaker will employ, the context that speakers find themselves in and the expectations to which they are subjected have a large amount of influence on their usage of language.

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1.Discrepancies in language use among different individuals is not only limited to the gender of the speaker but is also governed by the norms as well as the context and expectations that the dialogue is taking place.

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2. The communities which individuals identify themselves with play a large role in their language choices. Whilst for some, gender plays an integral part in their identity, it is by no means the only contributing factor.

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While the gender is no doubt a factor in the language choices of a speaker, it is certain that the age and the social boundaries it encompasses holds a much larger influence over one’s speech.

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The distinct differences in the language used by both males and females can be attributed to the attitudes which these individuals have encountered, a desire to want to define social boundaries between genders as well as affiliations with those of the same gender, and the need to want to showcase the individual's self-perceived identity to the wider community.

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1. The differences in language use between men and women are a result of social boundaries, the attitudes towards each gender and the identity they wish to construct for themselves.

2. Whilst gender is responsible for a speaker’s language choices, the stark contrast in the language of the older and younger generation proves age is also a major factor in shaping an individual’s idiolect. However, this contrast is dependent on factors such as audience and context.

3. Even though a speaker’s language is greatly influenced by whether they are male or female, a speaker’s ethnic heritage may result in the exploitation of covert and overt norms to project a particular identity and show affiliation with a specific social sphere in society.

4. Apart from sex as a contributor to an individual’s idiolect, the occupation and interests of a speaker will impact the language they use. Features such as jargon and slang exclusive to specific occupations or interest groups allow members to either assert power and status or be more efficient at communicating with one another.

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4. Just as norms surrounding the language use of men and women play a role in linguistic choices, so too do social attitudes and expectations dictate how other social groups and their members use language in certain contexts. Young people and those of certain occupational groups use language to appeal to different audiences and to garner the prestige generated by different varieties.

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1. A number of differences in language choices between genders can often be attributed to their differing social factors such as cultural norms, social boundaries or perceived attitudes within a particular society.

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3. While gender clearly plays an important role in shaping language use, other factors, such as age and sexual preference, are also of influence. These two social variables impact speakers’ language at the semantic, syntactic and lexical level, and these subsystemic features allow users to express their identity and build a sense of solidarity.

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2. Social attitudes and expectations around gender also play a powerful role in the language choices that we make. There is a tacit expectation that men and women use distinct phonological and lexical features; not adhering to these social norms can result in ridicule, loss of status or alienation.

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3. The context that speakers find themselves in and the expectations to which they are subjected have a large amount of influence on their usage of language.

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2. The establishment of group membership and social boundaries is a crucial variable that dictates the way language will be used by a speaker.

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1. The personal characteristics that makes a speaker unique, such as their gender, culture and the region of Australia in which they live, have a large impact on the speaker’s subconscious language choices that underpin their idiolect.

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1. There are significant differences in the speech of men and women, particularly in terms of their discursive approaches and lexical usage. Importantly, however, these differences are conditioned by context and the intersection of other social variables.