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Why are Men More Ironic Than Women? Gender Differences in the Use of Verbal Irony in Conversation

Panel: 
Linguistics II
Abstract: 

This study analyzes the gender differences in the use of verbal irony in conversation. The discoursive analysis shows that while men use irony to be more aggressive and to show that they are in power, women use it to show solidarity with the other members of the group.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Maria Isabel
Last Name: 
Kalbermatten
Institution: 
Gustavus Adolphus College