Examining gender markers in the novel "My Bird" by Fariba Vafi Based on the theory of "the depth of gender language" by Robin Lakoff
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Gender Markers, Feminine Language, Depth of Gender Language, Robin Lakoff, Fariba WafiAbstract
In this article, we have examined the relationship between feminine language indicators and gender variables based on Robin Lakoff's "gender language depth" theory in the novel "My Bird". The main question is that in the novel "My Bird" what influence of gender can be seen in different layers of words? And to what extent is the intellectual and linguistic structure in this Wafi novel a function of the gender variable? The purpose of this research is to explain the indicators of feminine language in the markers in my bird book. It is assumed that there is a direct relationship between the social variable of gender and the specific characteristics of female language in this novel. The importance of this research is that, relying on Lakoff's theory, it intends to go through the process of scientific studies to reach the result and answer its fundamental question; so that he can properly examine the gender markers in the novel. Because such an approach is necessary and important for a correct, correct and deep understanding of a work written by a woman. Studies in which all variables are known and the method of inference and analysis is done objectively. This research has been done using a descriptive-analytical method. The results of the research show that there is a direct relationship between the way of looking at the world and women's life experiences in this novel, as well as the speaker's gender
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