Deborah Cameron Bücher

'Feminism' wrote Marie Shear in 1986, 'is the radical notion that women are people'. But, simple and powerful though this definition is, feminism is not a single, clear narrative. It doesn't begin with a specific event at a particular moment in time, it can't be identified with any one political organization or movement, and it isn't defined by the contributions of a handful of great thinkers.Here, Professor Deborah Cameron unpicks the various strands that constitute one of history's most important intellectual and political movements. In her clear and incisive account, she discusses oppression, sexuality, violence, academic theory and practical activism, shows how feminism can be a way of viewing the world and provides an overview of its history.In an era of #metoo, pay gap scandals and online harrassment, it's impossible to deny that gender inequality is a fact of life. And as long as that continues to be true, we will need to understand and engage with the ideas and history of the feminist movement.

An introduction to theories about language in attempts to understand and transform women's lives. This evolving body of work encompasses linguistics, anthropology, literary and cultural theory, psychoanalysis and postmodern philosophy

In this book, Cameron explores popular attitudes towards language and examines the practices by which people attempt to regulate its use. She also argues that popular discourse about language values serves a function for those engaged in it.

Popular assumptions about gender and communication - famously summed up in the title of the massively influential 1992 bestseller Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus - can have unforeseen but far-reaching consequences in many spheres of life, from attitudes to the phenomenon of 'date-rape' to expectations of achievement at school, and potential discrimination in the work-place. In this wide-ranging and thoroughly readable book, Deborah Cameron, Rupert Murdoch Professor of Language and Communication at Oxford University and author of a number of leading texts in the field of language and gender studies, draws on over 30 years of scientific research to explain what we really know and to demonstrate how this is often very different from the accounts we are familiar with from recent popular writing. Ambitious in scope and exceptionally accessible, The Myth of Mars and Venus tells it like it is: widely accepted attitudes from the past and from other cultures are at heart related to assumptions about language and the place of men and women in society; and there is as much similarity and variation within each gender as between men and women, often associated with social roles and relationships. The author goes on to consider the influence of Darwinian theories of natural selection and the notion that girls and boys are socialized during childhood into different ways of using language, before addressing problems of 'miscommunication' surrounding, for example, sex and consent to sex, and women's relative lack of success in work and politics. Arguing that what linguistic differences there are between men and women are driven by the need to construct and project personal meaning and identity, Cameron concludes that we have an urgent need to think about gender in more complex ways than the prevailing myths and stereotypes allow. A compelling and insightful read for anyone with an interest in communication, language, and the sexes

Focusing on the analysis of spoken communication, this book provides insights into discourse analysis techniques and their application in various contexts. It emphasizes the significance of understanding spoken language in social interactions, drawing on real-life examples to illustrate key concepts. The text serves as a practical guide for researchers and practitioners, highlighting methods for studying conversational dynamics and the role of context in shaping discourse. Through its comprehensive approach, it aims to enhance the reader's ability to analyze and interpret spoken interactions effectively.

The benefits of talk to individuals, families and organizations are proclaimed by pop psychologists, television talk show hosts, and management gurus. In this study Deborah Cameron looks at what lies behind the current upsurge of concern about talk in our workplaces, classrooms and private lives. schovat popis

Deborah Cameron delves into the influence of language and discourse on the continuation of sexism and misogyny in contemporary society. Through her examination, she highlights how linguistic practices shape gender perceptions and contribute to systemic inequalities. This engaging text serves as a crucial resource for understanding the intersection of language and feminism, making it relevant for readers interested in social justice and gender studies.

Kniha se kriticky vyrovnává s rozšířenými zjednodušujícími představami o genderu a komunikaci mezi muži a ženami. Odrážejí se v postojích k případům sexuálního násilí, v očekáváních spjatých se studijními výkony, v diskriminaci na trhu práce a na pracovišti atd. To, co můžeme číst v populární literatuře, je však často daleko od pravdy. Mezi muži a ženami lze nalézt stejné množství podobností jako rozdílů ve způsobu komunikace, v souvislosti s konkrétními sociálními rolemi a vztahy. Cameronová kriticky reaguje na biologická (evolucionistická) vysvětlení genderových rozdílů i na teorii, že k systematicky odlišnému užívání jejich jazyka chlapců a dívek vede socializace v dětství. Ukazuje, že existující jazykové rozdíly často vycházejí především z potřeby konstruovat vlastní pojetí identity. Motivace jsou přitom nesmírně rozmanité a složité. Je třeba začít o genderu přemýšlet mnohem komplexněji a opustit zavádějící populární mýty a stereotypy.