The Great Vocal Fry DivideWhy we judge that 'creaky' voice so harshly.

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That low, creaky vocal quality known as vocal fry often grates on listeners, and it's most intensely criticized when used by young women. They're often perceived as less competent or trustworthy simply for the way they speak. But the problem may not be the voice, but the listener. Linguists argue this common speech pattern is often a scapegoat for our own societal biases, particularly those aimed at policing how women communicate.