Relational social deixis explores how language use, particularly pronouns and honorifics, signals and constructs social relationships and power dynamics between…
Politeness is crucial for effective communication, involving social norms and strategies to maintain harmony and respect. It smooths interactions and…
Masculine gender refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, and identities typically associated with men. It is distinct from…
Exploring how language marks closeness and distance in social interactions. Focuses on pronouns, verb conjugations, and address terms that reveal…
Inferior status refers to a subordinate position within a social hierarchy. It often involves diminished rights, opportunities, and social standing…
An implicational scale in social science and psychology ranks items based on the assumption that possessing one trait implies possessing…
Explore the multifaceted concept of feminine gender, encompassing social roles, expressions, and identities. Understand its fluidity and distinction from biological…
The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when…
Absolute social deixis refers to linguistic expressions whose interpretation depends on the social context of the speaker and listener, not…