The Effect of Gender and Social Class in Second Language Writing Style: Theoretical Review

Abstract

This article aims to illustrate the effect of Gender and social class on second language writing style through reviewing related articles and studies. As well, it reviews different points of view for researchers who conducted similar studies. Analytically, the result of the current study reveals that writing style can be determined according to different variables that play a critical role forming the ideas and notions of writers. Gender and social class play an effective role in deterring writing style. The researcher recommends that learners must be taught to think in a critical and creative way while writing as well instructors have to add that a caring writer uses the critical thinking throughout the process of writing.

Keywords: Gender, Social class, Writing style, Second language