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Women as the drivers of linguistic evolution

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JenniferBarkley · 08/03/2023 11:03

Love this from Susie Dent for IWD - a very positive spin on the often maligned speech patterns of young women. Turns out women are the drivers of linguistic evolution. Thought some of the regulars on this board might also enjoy it.

inews.co.uk/opinion/international-womens-day-young-women-innovators-english-language-2190193

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ScentOfAMemory · 08/03/2023 13:33

Thank you! That's really interesting!

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