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Peer reviewedJones, Kimberly – Language in Society, 1992
In a comparison of men's and women's use of directives at a dance group meeting, little difference was found in the frequency with which they direct others, the targets of their directives, or the types of directives used. Directive usage cannot be adequately understood without considering the specific contexts in which the directives occur. (48…
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Cultural Context, Language Patterns, Language Usage
