Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism

Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism

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Main Author: Lesuer, William M., II
Language:English
Published: University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2011
Subjects:
Sociology
Sexism
Slang
Genitals
Penis
Vagina
Sociolinguistics
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1321647214
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin13216472142021-08-03T06:15:05Z Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism Lesuer, William M., II Sociology Sexism Slang Genitals Penis Vagina Sociolinguistics A number of scholars in the social sciences have argued that slang terms for the genitals have a deleterious effect on those who use them or are exposed to them by promoting and maintaining heteronormative, androcentric views of sexuality and gender. Sociolinguists, especially second-wave feminists, persuasively argue that our language is sexist and reflects and reinforces our patriarchal society. However, no research has been conducted to test whether the users of these words hold these views. This study seeks to answer whether there is a significant correlation between genital slang and sexist attitudes. (Partial correlations are used instead of regressions because the causal order is unclear.) Additionally, it explores the importance of demographic characteristics in the knowledge, use, and perceived offensiveness to genital slang. When genital slang variables were regressed on demographic characteristics, gender was the primary source of significant differences. Significant correlations between the genital slang variables and sexism were found while controlling for demographic characteristics. However, the significant findings between the slang and sexism variables were puzzling at times. Some findings supported the theories and assertions of previous scholars that genital slang is patriarchal and heteronormative and correlates with sexist attitudes, while other findings eluded immediate explanation. 2011 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1321647214 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1321647214 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Sociology
Sexism
Slang
Genitals
Penis
Vagina
Sociolinguistics
spellingShingle Sociology
Sexism
Slang
Genitals
Penis
Vagina
Sociolinguistics
Lesuer, William M., II
Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism
author Lesuer, William M., II
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title Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism
title_short Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism
title_full Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism
title_fullStr Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism
title_full_unstemmed Say Hello to my Little Friend: An Investigation into the Correlations between Genital Slang and Sexism
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publisher University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK
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