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Date: October 19, 2014 07:18PM
I have a paper which the topic is to "explore the relationship between language and culture for a language and culture that you know. With reference to key words, phrases, aphorisms, or even traditional stories, how does the language reflect the culture of those who speak it, and how are the language and culture interrelated?"
I figure writing about the Mormon culture will be interesting. It's been six years since I've been to church... So far I know I can use the "terms of address" in the Mormon church , ie "sister", "brother", "president", "elder", etc. I figure it's one indicator in the language that reveals it's sexism, because there is only one way to address females- "sister"- as there is no title indicating any kind of recognition as there is for males. (or does the religion refer to relief society presidents as a "president"? I can't remember, it's been too long).
That's the only main thing I've got so far to discuss...
anyone have any ideas? Especially any language or words in the church that reveals its gender inequality?
The assignment says I can also use a traditional story... thinking about maybe including some snippets of the adam and eve story from the temple ceremony.
I'd appreciate any ideas or thoughts on the subject. it's for my anthropology class.