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This document summarizes the evolution of the term "gossip" from a gender-neutral term referring to a godparent or family friend to a derogatory term applied primarily to women. It traces how gossip originally referred to close social ties within small rural communities but became associated with women in the 19th century due to their roles in childbirth and socializing. While gossip was still seen as reinforcing social solidarity, the application of the term to women took on a more negative connotation and

Author

carlos murcia

Language

EN