My first linguistics assignment

I recently made a post to my LJ asking that the f-list help me with my research for my current Open University assignment, in which I had to write an essay on a specific word of my choice. Thank you ever so much to those who kindly responded!

As I quote a couple of people who are on my f-list, I thought I would post it up here before I submit it to my Tutor Group's online forum ready for tomorrow's deadline. Let me know what you think? :-)

( My essay on the word 'Cwtch' )