| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-10页 |
| ·Research Background | 第9-10页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第10页 |
| Chapter 2 Language, Culture and Society | 第10-16页 |
| ·The Definition of Language | 第11页 |
| ·The Definition of Culture | 第11-12页 |
| ·The Relationship between Language and Culture | 第12页 |
| ·The Relationship between Language and Society | 第12-14页 |
| ·Sex and Gender | 第14-16页 |
| ·The Definition of Sex | 第14页 |
| ·The Definition of Gender | 第14-16页 |
| Chapter 3 Differences between Men and Women in Conversational Behavior | 第16-41页 |
| ·Frequent Topics in Men’s Conversation | 第22-24页 |
| ·Typical Characteristics of Women’s Conversation | 第24-32页 |
| ·Insulting Words Used by Both Genders | 第32-34页 |
| ·Men’s Dominant Behavior | 第34-36页 |
| ·Women’s Supportive Behavior | 第36-39页 |
| ·Interpretation of These Differences | 第39-41页 |
| Chapter 4 Theories on Gender and Language | 第41-44页 |
| ·Deficit Theory | 第41-42页 |
| ·Dominance Theory | 第42页 |
| ·Difference Theory | 第42-43页 |
| ·Politeness Theory | 第43页 |
| ·Some Comments on These Theories | 第43-44页 |
| Chapter 5 More Effective Ways of Communication | 第44-45页 |
| ·Know Your Communication Style Well | 第44-45页 |
| ·Alter Your Conversational Style to Fit the Context | 第45页 |
| ·Don’t Take It for Granted and Try to be Open-minded | 第45页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第45-47页 |
| Bibliography | 第47-51页 |
