Women's Talk: A Social History of Gossip in Working-class Neighbourhoods, 1880-1960 by Melanie Tebbutt
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Women's Talk
Summary
This is a sociological study of the way in which women and their gossip was viewed in the period 1880 to 1960. It asks why specifically working class women are seen as gossips, tracing the stereotyped meanings and prejudices attached to the word. Other communication aspects are also examined.
Women's Talk Summary
Table of Contents
Part 1: the whisper of devilish tongues - women's words corrupted. Part 2: talk at the street door - the gossip exchange in working class neighbourhoods. Part 3: the knowable community - the limits of mental and social space. Part 4: blood thicker than water? Family and street tensions. Part 5: no coats hanging on the door - neighbourhood networks in decline. Conclusion: women on the washtub.
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GOR005764154
9781859284353
1859284353
Women's Talk: A Social History of Gossip in Working-class Neighbourhoods, 1880-1960 by Melanie Tebbutt
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19970327
216
N/A
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