In Some Cultures,women and Men Have Languages That Are Spoken

Multiple Choice

In some cultures,women and men have languages that are spoken only in the presence of the same gender. Some business analysts maintain that this applies partially within the American workplace. If gender-specific languages did exist,what would be the major difference between them?

A) Men would speak more and women would speak less.
B) Men would be allowed to use more inflection and emotion in their speech, while women would be more conservative and controlled.
C) The goals of the language would differ. Women's language would use more passive methods of attaining power, while men would use more threats.
D) Women's language would be more attuned to forming community with other women, while men's language would be more attuned to power and hierarchies.