Language

Please begin by selecting one of the forms/functions of language your addressed in your chapter reading: Semantic derogation, semantic imbalance, semantic polarization, trivialization, truncated passive, male generic, resignification, and so on.

Provide a definition of the term you have selected.

Next, consider how the form/function of language you selected is tied to either the similarities or differences approach.
If you select the differences approach, consider how “differences” are constructed and maintained through language. Please provide and explain an example (personal or from media or popular culture, your choice). After describing your example, please conduct a critical analysis of the example. Consider questions such as what are the “problems” of the differences approach here? How does the differences approach reinforce prejudice/discrimination? What does your example “say” about intersectionality?

If you select the similarities approach, consider how similarities are constructed and maintained through language. Please provide and explain an example (personal or from media or popular culture, your choice). Consider questions such as how does this foster more diversity and/or equity? What does your example “say” about intersectionality?

For either differences or similarities example, please conclude your blog by discussing the power of language in creating our social world.