PROBLEMS OF GENDER ASPECT IN LINGUISTIC RESEARCH. THEORIES IN GENDER RESEARCH

Abstract

This article addresses the multifaceted challenges associated with integrating gender aspects into linguistic research, examining various theoretical frameworks employed in gender studies. It explores the complex intersection between language and gender, analyzing how linguistic structures and practices reflect and perpetuate societal gender norms and stereotypes. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives, including sociolinguistics, feminist theory, and discourse analysis, the article evaluates different theoretical approaches to understanding gender in language. It discusses the contributions and limitations of essentialist, social constructionist, and intersectional theories in elucidating the intricacies of gendered language use.