Author’s name:
Tatiana Naumova
Tatiana Sukhareva
Abstract:
The article explores sociolinguistic and semantic characteristics of terms of address (TA) referred to mixed gender groups in American English with a particular focus on the “guys / you guys” vocative due to its most frequent use in group discourse. On-line forum data analyzed reveal a wide range of opinions in American society on acceptability / unacceptability of this TA due to ideas of political correctness.
Section | LANGUAGE AND CULTURE |
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Key words | mixed gender groups, American English, terms of address, political correctness, gender neutral. |
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