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Assiaka Guillaume AKABLA.

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This paper focuses on the way gender influences speech pragmatics. It analyses the use of hedging as a politeness strategy in Mighty Be Our Powers. Using P. Brown and S. Levinson’s (1987) Politeness Theory and J. Searle’s (1979) Speech Act Theory to explore the function of hedging in interactions, namely in both personal relationships and public discourse, the study reveals through Gbowee’s narrative that patterns of linguistic mitigation align with traditional gendered communication norms. Thus, Leymah GBOWEE demonstrates a strategic shift towards assertiveness as she transitions from a victim of war to a leader in peace activism. Through a descriptive qualitative analysis, the study therefore concludes that hedging is a gendered strategy that is strategically used to negotiate authority in male-dominated spaces, reduce conflict and maintain solidarity in collective struggles. Hedging in this endeavor, stands as tool for empowerment and persuasion that transforms linguistic politeness into a resource for peacebuilding and leadership.

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