Fishman Flashcards
theory synopsis (Fishman)
The average amount of time in a mixed gender conversation that a man speaks is double of that of a woman. CONVERSATIONAL SHITWORK
Why does she suggest this theory? (Fishman)
Because men will dominate women, women are weak
What is it that she says women do? (Fishman)
The conversational shitwork
What does she say men will do? (Fishman)
Break politeness principle and positive face because they are rude and women are weak.
We don’t agree with Fishman, why?
Because women are no weaker than men
What is this theory evidence of (Fishman)
Inherent socialisation
What are men less likely to be embarrassed by? (Fishman)
losing positive face
Who does Fishman say will dominate in conversation?
Men
Does Fishman have merit?
Yes some
What does conversational shitwork really mean? (Fishman)
Women work the hardest to keep the conversation going
Which gender comes off better here? (Fishman)
Neither
Which model/myth does Fishman’s theory support?
Deficit and dominance
