THE STUDY OF MALE AND FEMALE SPEECH IN SPOKEN ENGLISH

Abstract

This scientific work is devoted to the study of male and female speech in vernacular English. Gender is the reason why men and women use a language differently. The question arises – what types of language resources people use or can use and what types of language practices express and support certain gender ideologies and norms. The linguistic construction of gender is not limited to the usual use of the lexeme "gender". Gender in a language acts as a parameter of variable intensity, which manifests itself in different ways, even to the point of complete disappearance in a number of communicative situations. Linguistic representation of gender is considered as the implementation of gender representation in language through its mirror (gender) reflection using linguistic resources and the existence of such phenomena as male and female language. Language reflects not only the gender differentiation that exists in society, but also constructs gender differences. Analyzing the linguistic representation of gender, the main task is to understand gender as a continuous process of society that produces differences in male and female roles, in particular, mental and emotional characteristics of linguistic behavior. Male communication style is formed in early childhood. Its main distinguishing features are: coldness, emotional restraint, desire to dominate, clarity and precision in statements, perspective orientation when formulating desires and needs. Women are focused on interpersonal communication, they adapt more easily to new social conditions, are more open and responsible, active, attentive, friendly, sensitive, socially competent, have the ability to analyze and holistically see the situation, and seek to avoid conflicts. This specificity of the female figure is also projected onto her language portrait.