THE GRAMMAR OF POWER: LANGUAGE, GENDER, AND AUTHORITY IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE

Abstract

This study explores the intricate relationship between language, gender, and authority within political discourse, emphasizing how linguistic choices reflect and reinforce power dynamics. By analyzing the grammatical structures and rhetorical strategies employed by political figures, the research reveals how gendered language shapes perceptions of legitimacy and authority. The investigation highlights the ways in which language both constructs and challenges traditional power hierarchies, illustrating the role of discourse in maintaining or subverting gendered expectations in politics.