Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin
In a dystopian future where women are stripped of their rights and reduced to mere commodities, a group of female linguists secretly develop a new language as a tool for empowerment and resistance. This language, designed to express the unique experiences and emotions of women, becomes a catalyst for change in a society dominated by patriarchal oppression. As the women navigate the challenges of their clandestine mission, they confront the complexities of identity, communication, and the transformative power of language.
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- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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