This book, 'Gender Differences in Congressional Speeches' by Dragana Božić Lenard, explores the variations in language use between male and female members of Congress. It examines theoretical frameworks on gender and language, employing methodologies like Critical Discourse Analysis and tools such as LIWC and SPSS. The book provides a detailed analysis of linguistic categories including verbosity, complex sentences, pronouns, and psychological processes. It is intended for academics and researchers interested in gender studies, linguistics, and political communication, aiming to understand how gender influences language in political contexts. |