Euphemism and Gender: A Study of the Relationship Between Gender and Euphemisms

Abstract

This study examines the use of euphemisms in relation to gender and motherhood using publicly available video blogs submitted by three groups consisting of: two males, two females and two mothers. A list of commonly used swear words was used to examine the absence or presence of euphemisms, along with a list that includes various types of euphemisms. Results indicate that mothers are far more likely to use euphemisms and their use of swear words was non-existent in the chosen videos.