Some linguists claim that women use more standard forms because they are more aware of social status.
Explanations of women's linguistic behaviour

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An American study found that women who stayed at home preferred vernacular forms.
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Women may use more standard forms because they associate the prestigious variety with linguistic capital that increases their marketability.
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Women who work in factories prefer to use the more standard forms of language.
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One explanation for women preferring standard forms of language is due to society's expectations of them. Society expects 'better' behaviour from them.
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When mothers speak to children, they tend to use the standard forms of language.
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It could be argued that women use the more standard forms of language to avoid offending others.
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