Gender Differences in SMS Language

The book "Gender Differences in SMS Language" by Zafar Iqbal Bhatti examines the changes in communication between genders through the use of SMS. In an era where text messaging is a common form of interaction, the author analyzes how men and women use different linguistic patterns in their messages. The research shows that women tend to write longer messages and use emoticons and abbreviations more frequently. These findings contradict traditional sociolinguistic patterns that portray women as stronger users of standard language forms. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the linguistic dynamics that arise from the use of SMS and highlights the social implications of these changes.