This paper discusses some important issues concerning discourse and gendered language in educational settings. Initially, two key concepts are dealt with: discourse and gender. Subsequently, the concept of gendered discourse and its adverse effect on students in educational settings will be highlighted. Meanwhile, sexist language as the prevailing manifestation of gendered discourses in the classroom is taken into account. Due to the importance of second and third feminist waves in the discussion of gendered language, we will focus on these two waves with greater depth in this article. Having identified gender biases in educational settings, the author analyzes the existence of such a trend in three possible areas of “teacher-talk to students”, “student to student talk” and textbooks. The paper ends by offering suggestions as to possible ways to lessen the effect of gendered discourses in classroom settings. After all, critically scrutinizing the three areas of concentration concerning gender-biased issues in educational setting accompanied by going beyond mainstream, conscious raising through intervention can yield a better outcome to the benefit of all young girls and boys whom we consider as the future women and men in the wider society.
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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN DISCOURSE AND GENDER Discourse Analysis and Discourse Gendered Language Gendered Discourses in The Classroom HOW TO ELIMINATE THE IMPACT OF GE DEREDDISCOURSES CONCLUSION THE AUTHORS REFERENCES
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.