ANTHROPOCENTRIC ANALYSIS OF LINGUOCOGNITIVE AND PRAGMATIC FEATURES OF WOMEN’S SPEECH
Abstract
The analysis is based on qualitative and comparative methods, combining discourse analysis with pragmalinguistic and linguocognitive approaches. Particular attention is given to extralinguistic factors such as social hierarchy, emotional state, and cultural expectations, which often influence speech behavior. The findings show that women’s speech frequently involves hesitation, mitigation, and implicit meaning, which can sometimes lead to misunderstanding. However, these features should not be seen as weaknesses, but rather as flexible communicative strategies that help speakers adapt to complex social situations.
Keywords
women’s speech; linguocognitive features; pragmatics; pragmatic barriers; media discourse; gender linguistics; discourse analysis; indirectness.How to Cite
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