Theory Muted Group Theory Author Edwin Shirley Ardener Date 1975 Theory Summary 5 5 Key Terms Evaluation Scope Language Language serves its creators better than those who have to learn it Gender Polarization viewing men and women as opposites Second Shift women working 8 hour job then working at home Parsimony The theory is parsimonious Logical Consistency The theory is logically consistent Utility MG Theory is criticized for being based in essentialism similar to standpoint theory Heurism The theory is heuristic Test of Time The theory passes the test of time Testability I suppose the theory could be tested by surveying individuals 5 5 It is difficult to test this theory as linguistic research into communication styles involves time consuming research that can take years
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