DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/45/22-29
Narmina Mammadova
Baku State University
PhD in Philology
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5425-2818
narminamammadova@bsu.edu.az
Cultural Features of Gendered Speech and Discourse Strategies in Turkish and Spanish Languages
Abstract
The analysis of gender-related linguistic features within a cultural context occupies a significant place in contemporary linguistics and the social sciences. In the era of globalization and multiculturalism, the way gender roles permeate discourse across different cultures is closely linked to the social structure and values of a society. Turkish and Spanish societies, alongside patriarchal and family-centered models, reflect diverse paths of socialization and linguistic strategies, which underscores the relevance of a comparative study of gender-marked discourse.
This study analyzes how male and female discourse in Turkish and Spanish is shaped by cultural influences. It examines the formation of gender structures within language and explores how gender-based social and cultural codes are manifested in speech and communicative strategies. The findings reveal that male and female speech styles differ in both languages, particularly in terms of emotional expression, forms of politeness, tendencies toward dominance, and empathy.