Deborah Jones

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Theory synopsis (Deborah Jones)

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Studies women’s different types of talk and categorises it as gossiping

Question 2

What are the 4 types of gossip? (Deborah Jones)

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.House talk
.Chatting
.Bitching
.Scandalous talk

Question 3

What is house talk? (Deborah Jones)

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The role is defined as domestic

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What is chatting? (Deborah Jones)

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Most intimate form of gossip

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What is bitching? (Deborah Jones)

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Expression of a woman’s anger at their restricted role. They express this in private with other women only

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Why do women only bitch in private? (Deborah Jones)

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Because they want to do it in an environment where they’re understood

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What is scandalous talk? (Deborah Jones)

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Considered judging of others’ behaviour, usually in terms of domestic morality

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What do women attempt to display in chatting? (Deborah Jones)

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Skills from their jobs