WAYS WITH WORDS: EXPLORING LANGUAGE AND GENDER

Languages constantly evolve and reflect cultural practices. They are a fluid reflection of the passage of time, influenced by many factors, including age, class, and gender. This conference focuses on a snapshot of the state of language in present-day society as it relates to, mirrors, and affects perceptions of gender. Four panels of experts—including anthropologists, authors, computer scientists, linguists, journalists, performing artists, politicians, and psychologists—explore different facets of the interplay of gender and language.