Sexuality Theory

Question 1

Kulik

Answer 1

The impression that a homosexual can be “spotted” due to their language is a part of flockinguistics and is such an outdated view

Not all homosexuals speak the same speech

MERIT- we cannot stereotype

Question 2

Valentova and Havliek

Answer 2

You can tell whether men are homosexual based on voice and looks

Limited theory *undercuts of homophobia

Built on stereotype

Question 3

Ashley

Answer 3

Lesbian slang for female genitalia was similar to that used by nuns

If true, then slang terms are not a construct of gender but in minority groups

Contextual rather than innate

Slang= identity. Fit in. Empowering.

Question 4

Chambers

Answer 4

Argues a television show “produces and reproduces the norms of gender and sexuality that are our lived reality”

Gives repeated patterns
Stereotypical- the stereotype sets the ‘standard’- constant presence

Question 5

Coates and Jordan 1997

Answer 5

The conversational bond between women override their sexual identities

*Their lang didn’t mark a distinct difference between lesbian and heterosexual women BUT did find a difference amongst gay and heterosexual men

Question 6

Robin Lakoff

Answer 6

Gay men take on the characteristics of women’s speech.
Aligns gay men with women

They ‘deliberately’ take in these traits which is reductive and simplistic to say

*doesn’t account for all in community

Question 7

Paul baker

Answer 7

‘Gay language’ is characterised by acronyms, play in words, double meanings and a range of lexis only intended to be used and understood by the gay community. Often describe the appearance of men or sexual acts

Question 8

David Crystal

Answer 8

Gay men’s speech is effeminate: wider pitch range, glissando effects between stressed syllables and use of falsetto

Question 9

Bill Leap

Answer 9

The LGBT community communicate with each other in ways that are different from linguistic practices of straight persons