Language as a tool of abuse against women: the case of the language of matatu touts and University students in Nairobi
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Date
2003-09Author
Kinyatti, Lydiah M
Type
ThesisLanguage
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A notable percentage of men in the society use language to marginalize
abuse and demean women. This study is an attempt to study the role of English
Kiswahili and Sheng languages in promoting and sustaining the above and to
consider some of the socio linguistics factors that motivate this speech
behaviour.
The main aim of the study was to collect and provide data that could assist
in defining and evaluating this problem so that a lasting solution could be found.
Socia linguistics was the theoretical orientation adapted in the study. Literature
related to the topic of the research was critically revealed. The data used were
derived from pieces taken natural ethnographic conversations among University
students and matatu touts. Field notes were taken through participant
observation, conversation analysis, eavesdropping, and informal interviews on
graffiti taken from walls of matatus and the hall of residents of university
students.
Citation
Kinyatti, L. K.(2003).Language as a tool of abuse against women: the case of the language of matatu touts and University students in NairobiSponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
Department of Linguistic and African Languages, University of Nairobi
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MA - Thesis