gender differences

The Language of Love: Gendered Communication Patterns in Conflict

Language and Gender, Sociolinguistics

Analisa Sack, Paden Frye, Olivia Simons, Stella Kang, Jeorgette Cuellar Our study explores the differences in how men and women express emotions in heterosexual relationships, particularly during conflict situations. The research investigates language dynamics among college-aged couples. Hypothetical conflict scenarios were used to elicit natural responses, which we then transcribed and analyzed. The findings reveal […]

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Gender Portrayals in Hip-Hop Lyrics

Language and Gender, Sociolinguistics

Hip-hop music as a genre has grown in popularity and oftentimes notoriety among younger generations for its catchy beats, the interesting artists behind them, and the relationships that come as a result of them, whether those be for better or for worse. Beyond its redeeming qualities, however, there has been a push in recent years

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Dialogues of Fame: Unveiling Gender Dynamics in Celebrity Interviews

Communications, Language and Gender, Sociolinguistics

Elizabeth Escamilla, Penelope Hernandez, Kenzie MacDougal, Jason Ye Human interaction is complex and, at a sociolinguistic level, can be challenging to parse. With that in mind, we chose to analyze celebrity interviews — definite and structured slices of conversation whose participants were conscious of the invisible future viewer. Informed and inspired by studies such as

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Tech Bros and Tech Woes: A Perspective on Gendered Sociolinguistics in the Tech Industry

Language and Gender, Sociolinguistics

Jenny Wang, Madhavi Vivek, Rajana Chhin, Audrey Chung In the expanding realm of technology, language serves as more than just a communication tool — it is a powerful marker of identity and belonging. Our study delves into gendered linguistic practices within the tech industry, focusing on “tech bro” culture and its impact on female experience

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Emoji Secrets: Unveiling How Gender and Sexuality Influence Emoji Usage among UCLA Undergraduates

Communications, Language and Gender, Language and Identity

Fangfei Liu, Nuoya Liu, Suzy Xu, Shengliang Jin, Kelly Wu In the digital communication era, emojis have become a new form of vibrant visual language that transcends words into icons that convey emotions and ideas. Imagine this: It’s a typical Friday evening, and a group of friends at UCLA are planning their weekend via text

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Uncovering Gendered Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis of Interactions Between Customers and Service Industry Workers

Language and Gender

Elizabeth Truong, Naomi Crandall, Zoe Jespersgaard, Jennifer Ma, Victoria Yu In contemporary society, coffee shops act as significant social hubs, facilitating interactions between service workers and customers that reflect broader gender dynamics. This research investigates the nuances of gendered interactions within coffee shops, focusing on American college students in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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Gender Effect in Discourse: The Gender Dynamics in Language Use Within Service Encounters At Trader Joe’s

Language and Gender

Denise Yanez, Natalie Leon, Diana Rinza, Maya Araujo, Zoe Klein As customers navigate the bustling aisles of the grocery store, you finish and make your way to the checkout line. Ahead of you, a young woman, approximately your age is greeting customers with a welcoming smile. She is wearing a Hawaiian shirt that distinguishes her

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Profanity Amongst Undergraduate Students

Sociolinguistics

Jesus Nocelotl, Fernanda Madrazo For most people, college can be a difficult and exciting journey within one’s life. The new experience of living on your own, independence and responsibility of forming your own decisions, and for many, the chance to make and begin new meaningful friendships. Oftentimes, in communities that foster a sense of group

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Manspreading: Myth, Message, or Management?

Communications

Cecilia Schmitz, Tommy Silva, Sinahi Torres, Ye Won Yoon  Communication takes a variety of forms including communication through the use of body language, but oftentimes different genders have shown differences in the way they use it to portray themselves. Previous research has indicated that men will participate in “manspreading” which consists of spreading out typically

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A Talk About “The Talk”

Communications

Tess Ebrami-Homayun, Saba Kalepari, Hannah Pezeschki, Shaina Tavari One in five parents reports that they will never have a conversation regarding sex education with their children. The avoidance and uncomfortable nature of this conversation led us to explore the differences in communicative patterns between mothers and fathers to find what gives this conversation these attributes.

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