Abstract
The language of sexual metaphors communicates cultural stereotypes which are incorporated into the behaviors of men and women. These influences are especially compelling in the realms of sexual behavior and the formation of intimate bonds. In this manuscript we explore the relation between the sexual metaphors and contemporary gendered behavior, including the possibility of escape from the semantic bonds.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 253-260 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Communication Quarterly |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 1993 |
Keywords
- Binary discourse system
- Gender and communication
- Intimacy
- Metaphoric expression
- sexuality
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication