An Analysis of Gender Differences in Language of Pakistani Drama Serial “Sun Yaara” with Reference to Genderlect Theory

Abstract

The research endeavors to find the differences in the language of males and females and the effects of these differences on the minds of the people. The objective of the study is to explore the differences between the language of men and women in Pakistani drama “Sun Yaara”. Deborah Tannen’s Genderlect theory is used as a framework and data is collected from the dialogues of the Pakistani drama serial “Sun Yaara”. A qualitative approach is used to analyze the data. The results show that females use language differently than males because language is influenced by culture, the media, the social group and thoughts patterns. The findings of the research can be effective for the students to understand the differences of language in society.