CBS4943 / CBS503 Group 9 LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY  A STUDY ON THE USE OF SWEAR WORDS AND PEOPLE'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS THEM

CBS4943 / CBS503 Group 9 LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY A STUDY ON THE USE OF SWEAR WORDS AND PEOPLE'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS THEM.

INTRODUCTION. CONCLUSION. Gender and age differences in the preference for swear words and reasons for using swear words.

INTRODUCTION. 1. SECTION. INTRODUCTION.

To find out that the relationship and differences between different age group and gender of people in Hong Kong when they hear people to use swear words in their daily life To find out the attitude of people towards swear words and people who use swear words.

Research Questions. What is the differences of using swear words between different gender (Male and Female) and age group (age above 10) ? What is the differences of attitude towards swear words between different gender (Male and Female) and age group ( age above 10) ?.

Exploratory research. Primary Data (Questionnaire).

100 sets of data has been collected.

Methodology – Questionnaire. Divided into six major types of swear words Two most representative examples were provided to each types of swear words Analyze the preferences and reasons of people when using swear words.

LITERATURE REVIEW. 2. SECTION. LANGUAGE.

Definition of Keywords. Swear Words. A collection of words that sound impolite, rude and inappropriate to be said. It has number of meaning with own emotional ass oc iated based on the usage. It can be used in both positive and negative way..

[Audio] Take survey as ref.. Gay 佬 (Gay) 鬼佬 (Foreigner).

[Audio] Aux: non-emphatic tone. Major Functions of Swear Words.

Hypothesis based on Literature. Major Hypothesis.

FINDINGS. 3. SECTION. PATHOLOGY.

THE USE OF SWEAR WORDS. Chart, bar chart Description automatically generated.

Q2: In most situations, who do you hear people swear at? (Can choose more than one answer).

Chart, bar chart, waterfall chart Description automatically generated.

Q3: How often do you hear people using these swear words?.

Q1: Which GENDER do you hear using these swear words more often?.

[Audio] 1. Generally, many ppl agree that women n men speak nearly the same types of swear words. 2. The use of swear words' varieties among men is more diverse than women. 3. Sexual organ 撚, Name of animals 雞, Oath 冚家剷 -> men more than women. 4. Mental illness 癡線 -> women more than men..

Q2: In your opinion, why do people use swear words?.

Q2: In your opinion, why do people use swear words?.

Q3: Which AGE GROUP do you hear using these swear words more often?.

[Audio] 10- 19 1 = 71, 2 = 86, 3 = 53, 4 = 45, 5 = 42, 6 = 84 20- 29 1 = 164, 2 = 85, 3 = 113, 4 = 112 ,5 = 83, 6 = 155 30- 39 1 = 97, 2 = 39 3 = 53, 4 = 92 , 5 = 53, 6 = 95 40- 49 1 = 87, 2 = 42, 3 = 56, 4 = 106, 5 = 78, 6 = 82 50> 1 = 64, 2 = 33, 3 = 44, 4 = 87 ,5 = 70, 6 = 56.

Q4: In your opinion, why do people use swear words?.

Q4: In your opinion, why do people use swear words?.

Q5: In your opinion, why do people use swear words?.

Q6: In your opinion, why do people don't use swear words? (Can choose more than one answers).

Attitude towards swear words. Q. What do you think about people who use swear words?.

Attitude towards swear words. Q. Do you think using these swear words is rude?.

Attitude towards swear words. Q. Do you think using these swear words is rude?.

Attitude towards swear words. Q. Do you agree that people who speak swear words are more forthright?.

Attitude towards swear words. Q: Do you agree that swear words affect how others judge you?.

Attitude towards swear words. Q: Do you agree that most people speak swear words have no malice, so we do not need to be concerned or take it too seriously?.

Attitude towards swear words. Q: Do you agree that people should not speak swear words because it is disrespectful and impolite to others?.

CONCLUSION. 4. SECTION. CONCLUSION.

Conclusion of the study. Types of swear words. Very Often to hear: 1: Sex ( 屌、撚） 2: Mental illness ( 癡線、戇鳩） 3: Religion/ Taboo ( 冚家剷 , 仆街).

THANK YOU! Q&A session!.