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Muted Group Theory is a communication theory developed by feminist scholar and cultural anthropologist Edwin Ardener in the 1970s. This theory focuses on how language and communication can contribute to the marginalization and suppression of certain social groups, particularly women. Muted Group Theory is rooted in the field of feminist and gender studies and highlights the power imbalances in language and communication that affect the experiences of subordinate groups.

COPIED from (Muted group theory (MGT)) muted group theory, created by Edwin Ardener and Shirley Ardener in 1975, is a communication theory that focuses on how marginalized groups are muted and excluded via the use of language. The main idea of MGT is that "Language serves its creators better than those in other groups who have to learn to use the language as best they can."

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(Muted group theory (MGT)) muted group theory, created by Edwin Ardener and Shirley Ardener in 1975, is a communication theory that focuses on how marginalized groups are muted and excluded via the use of language. The main idea of MGT is that "Language serves its creators better than those in other groups who have to learn to use the language as best they can."

Muted Group Theory

Muted Group Theory is a communication theory developed by feminist scholar and cultural anthropologist Edwin Ardener in the 1970s. This theory focuses on how language and communication can contribute to the marginalization and suppression of certain social groups, particularly women. Muted Group Theory is rooted in the field of feminist and gender studies and highlights the power imbalances in language and communication that affect the experiences of subordinate groups

This theory posits that every culture has dominant and subordinate groups.

it is a communication theory that explores how language and communication can silence, marginalize, or suppress the voices of certain social groups, particularly those with less power or influence in society. The theory suggests that dominant groups control and shape language, making it challenging for subordinate groups to express their experiences and perspectives effectively. Subordinate groups, such as women, may face a "linguistic gap," struggling to find words and expressions that accurately represent their unique experiences. This theory highlights the unequal power dynamics in language and communication and encourages us to recognize and address these imbalances to ensure that all voices are heard and valued in society.

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Women have to go through a translation process when speaking in order to participate in social life

Kramarae says that women need to choose their words carefully in public. According to Kramarae, this is because, "what women want to say and can say best cannot be said easily because the language template is not of their own making." '' This has implications for how much interest in muted group theory that we can expect from feminist theorists. '' Another example of the male-dominated language Kramarae brings up is that in public speaking, women most often use sports and war analogies (things most women do not usually associate themselves with) in order to relate to their male audiences. '' This is because men tend to understand better if being talked to in thier "language". '' This stems from the market being dominated by males for so long. '' This is how the female species is trying to communicated with the male species.   It is almost like trying to communicate with a toddler. A lot of men find it very difficult to think the way women do and usually do not understand how to multitask as women can easily multitask.   It is simply because the male and female brain are very different and are dominant in different ways. '' Almost all prominent authors, theorists, and scientists have historically been male. This allows for them to give women the "facts" they should believe about society and life in general. Kramarae also believes that "males have more difficulty than females in understanding what members of the other gender mean." Feminist scholar Dale Spender supports the idea that language, and society in general, is traditionally male-centric. "Masculinity is the unmarked form: the assumption is that the world is male unless proven otherwise. Femininity is the marked form: it is the proof of otherwise." If masculinity, and subsequently language, are unmarked forms than any marked form must go through a translation process in order to participate in social life.