CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Literature Review
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Aims and Objectives
1.3 Literature Review
1.4 Methodology
Chapter 2 – The Rhetorical Dimension of Discrimination
2.0 Introduction
Insult
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of insult
2.1.2 NSM Explication of insult
2.1.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
2.1.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
2.1.5 Metaphor and insult
2.1.6 Semiotics and insult
Abuse
2.2 Introduction
2.2.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of abuse
2.2.2 NSM Explication of abuse
2.2.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
2.2.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
2.2.5 Metaphor and abuse
Denigrate
2.3 Introduction
2.3.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of denigrate
2.3.2 NSM Explication of denigrate
2.3.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
2.3.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
2.3.5 Metaphor and denigrate
Vilify
2.4 Introduction
2.4.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of vilify
2.4.2 NSM Explication of vilify
2.4.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
2.4.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
2.4.5 Metaphor and vilify
Offend
2.5 Introduction
2.5.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of offend
2.5.2 NSM Explication of offend
2.5.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
2.5.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
2.5.5 Metaphor and offend
2.6 Conclusion
Chapter 3 – The Social Dimension of Discrimination
3.0 Introduction
Dehumanise
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of dehumanise
3.1.2 NSM Explication of dehumanise
3.1.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
3.1.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
3.1.5 Metaphor and dehumanise
Demonise
3.2 Introduction
3.2.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of demonise
3.2.2 NSM Explication of demonise
3.2.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
3.2.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
3.2.5 Metaphor and demonise
Marginalise
3.3 Introduction
3.3.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of marginalise
3.3.2 NSM Explication of marginalise
3.3.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
3.3.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
3.3.5 Metaphor and marginalise
Stigmatise
3.4 Introduction
3.4.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of stigmatise
3.4.2 NSM Explication of stigmatise
3.4.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
3.4.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
3.4.5 Metaphor and stigmatise
Discriminate
3.5 Introduction
3.5.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of discriminate
3.5.2 NSM Explication of discriminate
3.5.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
3.5.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
3.5.5 Metaphor and discriminate
3.6 Conclusion
Chapter 4 – The Cognitive Dimension of Discrimination
4.0 Introduction
Stereotype
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of stereotype
4.1.2 NSM Explication of stereotype
4.1.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
4.1.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
4.1.5 Metaphor and stereotype
Intolerance
4.2 Introduction
4.2.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of intolerance
4.2.2 NSM Explication of intolerance
4.2.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
4.2.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
4.2.5 Metaphor and intolerance
Prejudice
4.3 Introduction
4.3.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of prejudice
4.3.2 NSM Explication of prejudice
4.3.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
4.3.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
4.3.5 Metaphor and prejudice
Xenophobia
4.4 Introduction
4.4.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of xenophobia
4.4.2 NSM Explication of xenophobia
4.4.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
4.4.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
4.4.5 Metaphor and xenophobia
Racism
4.5 Introduction
4.5.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of racism
4.5.2 NSM Explication of racism
4.5.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
4.5.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
4.5.5 Metaphor and racism
Sexism
4.6 Introduction
4.6.1 Lexicographical and Scholarly Definitions of sexism
4.6.2 NSM Explication of sexism
4.6.3 Examples of Usage and Commentary
4.6.4 Semantic and Pragmatic Phenomena
4.6.5 Metaphor and sexism
4.7 Conclusion
Chapter 5 – Perspectives on Overt and Covert Discrimination
In Language
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Perspectives on Covert Discrimination in Language
5.2 Perspectives on Overt Discrimination in Language
5.3 Conclusion
Chapter 6 – Recommendations and Conclusions
6.0 Thesis Conclusion
6.1 Directions for Future Research
Bibliography