Representations of Gender and Swearing in the Sitcom "How I Met Your Mother". An Analysis of Lily and Robin

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The paper investigates how female characters in "How I Met Your Mother" subvert traditional gender roles through their use of swearing and humor. It begins by defining swearing and categorizing its types, then explores its interpersonal functions, particularly in relation to humor. The analysis emphasizes the connection between swearing and comedic interactions, ultimately examining gender differences in these forms of expression. This study highlights the characters' challenge to the ideologies that suggest women's inherent subordination to men.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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