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IJLLL 2024 Vol.10(4): 385-389
DOI: 10.18178/IJLLL.2024.10.4.548

Examining the Impact of Gender Differences on Language Expression: A Sociolinguistic Perspective

Ziyi Li
Faculty of Language and Linguistics, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Manuscript received April 8, 2024; revised May 10, 2024; accepted May 21, 2024; published August 29, 2024

Abstract—This study explores the impact of gender differences on language expression from a sociolinguistic perspective. Focusing on undergraduate and master’s degree students in China aged between 19 and 25, the research employs a questionnaire and sample analysis methodology to investigate three aspects: frequency of emotional expression, communication style, and topic choice. Results indicate no significant gender differences in frequency and style of verbal expression, with minor differences observed only in topic preferences related to political and economic subjects. These findings suggest that gender does not have a substantial influence on language expression, highlighting a potential cognitive bias in the perception of gender roles in language usage.

Keywords—gender differences, language expression, sociolinguistics, emotional expression, communication style, topic preference

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Cite:Ziyi Li, "Examining the Impact of Gender Differences on Language Expression: A Sociolinguistic Perspective," International Journal of Languages, Literature and Linguistics, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 385-389, 2024.

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