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what is zimmerman and west’s theory

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  • a small study in a college
  • the sample was small, of white, middle class under 35s
  • focused on interruptions
  • in same sex conversations, the interruptions were equal
  • in mixed sex conversations the interruptions were 96% men
  • males were attempting to dominate
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what was dale spenders theory

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  • men try to dominate women through language
  • nature v nurture debate as deaf males voices don’t break
  • radical view bevause it is difficult to challange the system
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what is pamela fishmans theory

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  • she taped daily conversations between 3 young american couples
  • altogether 52 hours of talking
  • women ask more questions
  • men speak 2x longer
  • stats is that questions are powerful