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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).01      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).01      Published : Mar 2021

A Study of Genderlect features in "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E L James

    Gendered language not only focuses on what is said but also includes how to express that thought. This paper attempts to investigate the differences between the speech style of men and women. Data of ten passages have been collected from the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E L James and analyzed qualitatively by using Deborah Tannen's Difference approach. The results of this study show that there are notable differences that distinguish men's communication pattern from women because of different established norms and culture of that society. Moreover, this study can be helpful to bridge the communication gulf between the two genders. Furthermore, this study can reveal to maintain a healthy atmosphere and raises awareness in society by understanding their different style of utterances. In addition, it also proves very helpful for the language teachers teaching to teach the learners according to their culture.

    Genderlect, Communication patterns, Rapport talk, Report talk, Established norms, Language and Gender, the communication gulf
    (1) Fasiha Ali Akbar
    Research Scholar Department of English, The Women University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mamona Yasmin Khan
    Assistant professor, Department of English, The Women University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Fariha Chaudhary
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, BZU, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.