Deborah Tannen and Genderlect: Fact or Fiction

Review the Deborah Tannen articles, the two clips watched in class, and watch the 3 clips (20 minutes total) on her theories below:

• Deborah Tannen clips 
• Deborah Tannen's Genderlect Theory

Read the Deborah Cameron excerpt and be prepared to discuss which you find more convincing.

For additional information, look at:

• Biological and sociological differences between men and women's speech