Discussional features of a speech portrait of a modern woman-politician in a gender aspect

Du Shanshan

Today, one of the main tools through which the image of a politician is constructed is the style of his speech communication. The features of the linguistic portrait of a person largely depend on gender characteristics that are assimilated in the process of a person's socialization and that influence the way he builds up verbal communication. In this article, the author analyzes the theoretical constructs and practical implementation of models of speech behavior of women politicians in the West, reveals the reasons for the use of gender stereotypes and tactics in speech, concludes on the importance of their influence on the formation of the political image of the communicator.

Keywords:speech portrait, linguistic features, woman politician, gender aspect, masculine features of the language.