Language Variations: Tannen

Question 1

What did Tannen argue?

Answer 1

Cultural factors are the reason the speech of men and women is different

Question 2

What are the 2 purposes of using language for men according to Tannen?

Answer 2

For the purpose of gaining status, For the purpose of solving problems

Question 3

What is the purpose of language use for women according to Tannen?

Answer 3

They used language more for the purpose of helping others

Question 4

Is Womens language use overall more selfish or selfless according to Tannen?

Answer 4

Selfless

Question 5

Is Men’s language use overall more selfish or selfless according to Tannen?

Answer 5

Selfish

Question 6

What approach does Tannen’s study fall under?

Answer 6

Difference approach

Question 7

What type of cultures did Tannen create the concept of?

Answer 7

High engagement Cultures

Question 8

What are high engagement cultures?

Answer 8

Cultures where people overlap each others speech to show excitement

Question 9

What is a criticism of Tannens difference approach in terms of what she says about men and women growing up apart?

Answer 9

Men and women usually grow up in the same communities