Hanlin Meng, Ming Chen, Tianyuan Yan, Weilin Zeng ‘yyds, u1s1, dbq…’ These indecipherable words all come from a prominent and active group of young people in China, namely the fans who are promoting campaigns for their idols online and call themselves Fanquan, the fan circle. As exclusive as their language seems, it has actually gained […]
Fanquan language: How Chinese Fandom Culture Sweeps the Nation Read Post »
Joseph Anderson, Jason Luna, Ethan Perkins, Helia Woo An increasing and alarming number of cishet men performing purportedly homosexual behavior can be seen on social media. Current research suggests there is also a decrease in homophobia and homohysteria. Our study aims to explore how changes in support of homosexuality have also changed the language of
Fellas, is it really gay to express affection for your homies? Read Post »
Búverley Trezile Set on the mythical Polynesian island of Montinuti, the critically acclaimed movie, Moana (2016) is one of the most successful movies to date (Robinson, 2016). Moana has been portrayed as a strong female character that defies gender stereotypes. However, a closer look at the film reveals that Moana conforms to many stereotypical feminine
Gender Stereotypes or Breaking Barriers? A Look into Moana Read Post »
Joe Pei What constitutes an authentic lie? Do males and females lie differently, especially when they are purposeful? Lying has always been a mysterious part of people’s everyday social lives, as it varies from individual to individual. This study aims at uncovering patterns embedded in deceptions among different genders. Politicians are naturally perfect subjects with
A Linguistic Analysis of Gender Differences in Lying Behaviors Among Politicians Read Post »
Christina Baek American sitcoms have attracted large audiences with the utilization of satire and dark humor. Some popular long-running sitcoms, loved by the public, include “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, “Family Guy,” and “The Simpsons.” However, one show has recently gained popularity amongst a young demographic. “Rick and Morty,” which centers on the adventures of
The Charm of Dark Humor: Interruptions in “Rick and Morty” Read Post »
Veronica Rasmusen This article explores the gender dynamics of interruption strategies in the context of podcasts. Podcasts are becoming more and more popular every day, and as they are beginning to hold more influence in media, it is important to analyze how traditional gender roles and gender hierarchies are reflected in the conversations that are
Joe Rogan and Brené Brown: An Analysis of Interruptions in Podcasts by Gender and Role Read Post »
Tina Izad While previous studies have explored the gendered differences in linguistic traits and plot lines between male and female main characters, they have failed to provide significant focus on the differences in insults directed towards male and female main characters and the gender stereotypes which these differences may be perpetuating. Thus, this blog will
Liam Anderson The interaction between coach and athlete is one that is gendered and incorporates the dominance model. The show the Last Chance U gives examples of how coaches use gendered word choice and vulgar language to interact with their male athletes. What was found is that coaches want their athletes to be mentally tough
Language Use in Sports Read Post »
Ahmed Elauri I have a dream (…) that one day (….) my children (…) will grow up to read Cat in the Hat. Now that probably sounded a lot more dramatic than it actually was. People, especially American politicians, love to take pauses while speaking. Martin Luther King Jr. did it, Barrack Obama did it,
Women in Politics: Confident not Coy Read Post »
Christian Bury, Maddy, Valerie Beketava, Marissa Schulner, Luming Zhou Smiling at the cute cashier, batting your eyes at your work-crush, or even strutting up to greet an attractive stranger at the bar, whether Dr. Love himself, or merely an average joe looking to land a date, we’re all aware of the tried-and-true signs of flirting.
Love at First Site? The Impact of Medium and Sex on Flirting Behavior Read Post »