GENDER AND MEANING : A SEMANTIC ANALYSIS ACROSS LANGUANGES
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Abstract
This study explores the semantic dimensions of gender across
multiple languages to uncover how gender influences meaning in
linguistic
structures and communication. By conducting a
comparative semantic analysis, this research examines how
grammatical gender, lexical choices, and pragmatic usage shape and
reflect societal gender roles in different linguistic contexts. The
study analyzes languages with diverse gender systems, including
grammatical gender languages (Spanish, German, Arabic), natural
gender languages (English), and gender-neutral languages (Finnish,
Turkish). The findings reveal that gendered semantics vary
significantly across languages but consistently impact meaning
construction, social identity, and cultural communication norms.
This paper contributes to a deeper understanding of language as a
social tool influenced by gender and highlights implications for
linguistics, gender studies, and intercultural communication.
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