Examines the frequency of hedges in male and female characters’ speech in six Disney animated films from 1989 to 2010 to see if they are relevant in enforcing hegemonic gender roles. Data is mostly quantitative and doesn’t discuss linguistic devices in context. Examines hedges as softening devices, attention-getting devices and hedges as filler items/ items of uncertainty. This paper would be useful for those interested in the role of hedges as a specific linguistic device in enforcing hegemonic gender roles in Disney’s animated films.
Karlsson Nordqvist, R. (2013). Gender roles via hedging in children’s films [Bachelor’s thesis, University of Gävle]. University of Gävle DiVA Portal. https://tinyurl.com/24m6fhun