A corpus linguistic analysis of gendered language and power dynamics in early 20th century movie dialogues

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Analysis reveals gendered power dynamics in early cinema dialogues, suggesting media reflects patriarchal ideologies.

Positive evaluative adjectives are used for both genders, yet negative portrayals highlight gender bias.
Female characters face more objectifying slurs, while male characters are critiqued for behavior and competence.
Correlational terms show men's identities associated with agency, while women's are often dismissive or diminutive.
The research underscores how language in film dialogues perpetuates gender hierarchies and social norms.

Cruz et al. (2025) studied this question.

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