Inferior status refers to a subordinate position within a social hierarchy. It often involves diminished rights, opportunities, and social standing…
Inclusive first-person deixis refers to the use of 'we' or 'us' to encompass both the speaker and the listener, fostering…
An honorific is a title or word of respect used before or after a name, signifying politeness, status, or professional…
Explore the multifaceted concept of feminine gender, encompassing social roles, expressions, and identities. Understand its fluidity and distinction from biological…
In conversation analysis, a dispreferred second part is a response that deviates from the expected, preferred sequence. It often signals…
Discourse refers to a continuous discourse or conversation, encompassing spoken, written, or signed communication. It involves the exchange of ideas,…
Conversation Analysis (CA) is a qualitative methodology that examines the structure and organization of natural human interaction. It focuses on…
The center-periphery schema describes how power and resources are distributed unevenly, with a dominant core (center) exploiting or influencing a…
A bystander honorific is a linguistic device used to show respect or deference towards someone not directly involved in a…
The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when…