The Muted Group Theory was initially proposed by social anthropologists, Ardener and Ardener, in their book 'Belief and The Problem of Women'. The proposers of this hypothesis say that muted groups are those gatherings in the society that have practically no power and that they experience difficulty when communicating or giving out their voice on issues in the society on the grounds that they have less power in participating in the making of the language they use. The power rests upon the majority. Thus, for them to pass their recognitions to the society they should re-encode their thoughts and activities to make them comprehended in the general population circle.
In understanding this theory, it just implies that sure minority groups or rather aggregates that are seen to be minority in the society think that it is difficult to communicate in a language that the majority has produced for the overall population. This is on the grounds that the language supports the creators over a second or outsider that uses that language. The idea of minority or majority can be based on sex, age, skin shading, and religion, spot of source or class.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Muted Group Theory
- The Muted Group Theory: A Feminist Perspective
- The Muted Group Theory: A Behavioral Perspective
- The Muted Group Theory: A Social Cognitive Perspective
- The Muted Group Theory: A Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The Muted Group Theory explores the communication dynamics between dominant and muted groups in society. It examines how language, as a product of the dominant group, can limit the expression and influence of marginalized groups.
- The impact of power dynamics on language and communication
- The silencing of marginalized voices through linguistic dominance
- The strategies used by muted groups to navigate and challenge dominant language systems
- The social and cultural implications of muted group experiences
- The potential for language change and social transformation through the recognition and empowerment of muted groups
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the Muted Group Theory, outlining its origins and key concepts. It explores how dominant groups control language and communication, leading to the silencing of marginalized voices.
The second chapter examines the theory from a feminist perspective, highlighting the ways in which language has been used to subordinate women. It explores the assumptions and hypotheses of the theory as they relate to gender inequality.
The third chapter delves into the behavioral perspective of the Muted Group Theory, analyzing how reinforcement and conditioning contribute to the muting process. It examines how dominant groups shape the language and behavior of marginalized groups.
The fourth chapter investigates the Social Cognitive Theory as it relates to the Muted Group Theory. It explores how individuals can challenge dominant language systems and exercise agency in their communication.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The Muted Group Theory, language, communication, power, dominance, silencing, marginalization, feminism, gender inequality, behavior, reinforcement, social cognition, agency, social transformation.
- Citation du texte
- Dennis Nangabo (Auteur), 2015, The Muted Group Theory. An Overview, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/309915
