In year 1, I will explore the meaning of misogynistic language. The following questions will guide the research:
Are there special properties of misogynistic language as opposed to other forms of derogatory language?
Who falls/should fall under the extension of misogynistic language?
How can a semantic theory of misogynistic language sufficiently incorporate intersectional identities?
What semantic account works best? Descriptive, expressive, some sort of hybrid? Or do special misogynistic properties (if there are any) fall outside the scope of semantics?
Is there a difference between the meaning of sexist language vs misogynistic language?