O'Barr and Atkins Women's language or powerless language? 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? English LanguageLanguage and genderA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Caitriona DohertyCreated on: 20-01-14 14:05 'Women's Language or Powerless Language?' (1980) O'Barr and Atkins studied language use in the courtroom to test that Lakoff's ideas fitted this specific context The language use associated with women was exhibited by both genders whenever they were in a powerless situation in the courtroom They renamed these features of language 'powerless language' and pointed to women speakers who did not fit Lakoff's claims They were in powerful positions in the courtroom, being well-educated professionals who were accorded status in the courtroom 1 of 1
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