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A [[constructed language]] intended in part to better express women's experiences.
Láadan is a [[constructed language]] intended in part to better express women's experiences. [[Suzette Haden Elgin]] introduced Láadan in her novel ''[[Native Tongue]]''.




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* A language discussion group: http://www.zompist.com/board/messages/384.html (Interesting comments with an annoying pun at the end); http://www.zompist.com/board/messages/388.html ; http://www.zompist.com/board/messages/390.html ; http://www.zompist.com/board/messages/385.html
* A language discussion group: http://www.zompist.com/board/messages/384.html (Interesting comments with an annoying pun at the end); http://www.zompist.com/board/messages/388.html ; http://www.zompist.com/board/messages/390.html ; http://www.zompist.com/board/messages/385.html
* Láadan vs. Klingon panel at WisCon 30


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[[category:Linguistics]]

Revision as of 15:50, 23 June 2006

Láadan is a constructed language intended in part to better express women's experiences. Suzette Haden Elgin introduced Láadan in her novel Native Tongue.


It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in language which is chiefly made by men to express theirs.
— Thomas Hardy, Far From the Madding Crowd

See Láadan Working Group


External Links

  • Láadan vs. Klingon panel at WisCon 30