Androcentrism and the Genesis of Feminist Linguistics

Abstract

This article examines the historical development and theoretical foundations of feminist linguistics within the broader context of gender studies in linguistics. It explores the origins and evolution of feminist linguistics, emphasizing the impact of the feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s on the development of gender studies. The article highlights the key concepts of androcentrism and feminist criticism of language, arguing that feminist linguistics emerged as a response to male-dominated linguistic norms. Through an analysis of linguistic features that perpetuate gender biases, the study delves into the significance of feminist linguistics in challenging and deconstructing androcentric language practices. Also, the issues of androcentrism are analyzed with the help of linguistic evidence taken from the works of Abdulla Qahhor.