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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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The Power of Language in Human-Animal Relationships

Sociolinguistics

Armine Mkrtchyan Language is not merely a tool for communication but a fundamental factor that shapes our understanding of the world around us. The words we use when speaking about our surroundings, the symbols we attach to them, and then the meanings we impart play a profound role in sculpting our perceptions. This intricate process

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Friendships For the Mono- and Bi-Lingual College Student: Does The Language You Speak Make A Difference in How You Make Friends?

Bilingualism

In the course of our research, we endeavored to examine the difference in the social life of UCLA college students, their capacity to make friends, and satisfy their need for social support with fellow students based on their status as a monolingual or bilingual speaker of English. Drawing on support from previous research dealing with

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Long-Term Implications of Accent Representation in Children’s Media

Sociolinguistics

Roni Grushkevich, Claire Lim, Kendall Vanderwouw, Daniel Zhou Who is the most memorable villain you remember from your childhood era? We hypothesize that most individuals will remember a villain portrayed with a heavy accent. This is due to the phenomenon of othering and the idea that children will have a hard time connecting with a

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