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Sexuality - Coggle Diagram
Sexuality
Paul Baker- Polari 1950s
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In 1967, homosexuality was decriminalised
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Conrad and Moore- 1976
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CHALLENGE
society has changed, more understanding
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created a questionnaire of 15 words (represented the 'preoccupation of the homosexual') and tested these words on students who were gay and people who identify as heterosexual.
Bill Leap
Suggested that the LGBT community do communicate with each other in ways that are 'different from the linguistic practices of non lesbian/gay-identified persons'
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Paul Baker 2003
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Researched these different ways. this shows the language is characterised by acronyms, plays on words, double meanings and a range of lexis that is only intended to be understood by the gay community
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Robin Lakoff
CHALLENGE
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Simply reinforce stereotypes and makes the assumption that all gay men speak in an effeminate way which is clearly not the case.
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