...Gender and Communication I think it’s safe to say that men and women are different in so many ways. We act differently, look different and we communicate differently. These differences can cause conflicts from time to time which often lead to misunderstandings. For communication between men and women to be effective, we must recognize the differences between male and female communication styles. In this paper, I will be discussing the different communication styles between men and women and how these differences play a major role in the workplace. According to Anne Meier (1999, pp. 115-119), “There exist numerous stereotypes in the way men and women communicate”. We will first begin with the most common form of communication….talking. “One of the most common notions is that women talk more than men. Women are also thought to participate in "empty talk," dealing with trivial and unimportant matters. While women's speech is believed to be unassertive and lacking in power, men's speech is viewed as bold and aggressive. Men and women typically talk about different things. In general, women talk more about their feelings than men do, regardless of to whom they are speaking. Women, in conversation with women, discuss personal matters, relationships, family, health and reproduction. Men discuss music, current events, sports, business and other men. Men control the topic of conversation, and may use abrupt and direct methods to do so, especially in dyads with women. More...
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...GENDER COMMUNICATION The Bible says that God created man and woman on the sixth day and then He rested on the seventh day. I like the version that says God created man on the sixth day, and rested on the seventh day, and on the eighth day God created woman then nobody rested. This is a joke commonly told by men to describe how differently most women communicate, and although greatly exaggerated there is some truth to it. There is no denying it, men and women communicate differently. Men mostly communicate to get status or simply to share information, while women communicate to be more intimate and connect. I will show you how I both follow this standard and how I break away from it. “Men typically ascribe some kind of reason or bottom line to the talk of women…” (Johns et al. 76) I, like most men communicate to share information. When people tell me things I usually think that they must be going somewhere with it, that they have a point to what they are saying. This is mostly true of men, but not always true of women. For example, my friend Caitlin called me up to “vent” because she was angry over a recent misunderstanding. She proceeded to tell me all about it and I made the mistake of asking her “so…what’s your point?” Needless to say she thought I was a jerk and hung up on me. I did not know at the time that all she wanted was a little empathy but that’s not how I was used to communicating. “…men typically see concern as condescending…” (Johns et al. 77) I unlike most men...
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...Tiffany Williams BUS 600 Michael Murphy Gender and Communication July 12, 2010 Gender and Communication I think it’s safe to say that men and women are different in so many ways. We act differently, look different and we communicate differently. These differences can cause conflicts from time to time which often lead to misunderstandings. For communication between men and women to be effective, we must recognize the differences between male and female communication styles. In this paper, I will be discussing the different communication styles between men and women and how these differences play a major role in the workplace. According to Anne Meier (1999, pp. 115-119), “There exist numerous stereotypes in the way men and women communicate”. We will first begin with the most common form of communication….talking. “One of the most common notions is that women talk more than men. Women are also thought to participate in "empty talk," dealing with trivial and unimportant matters. While women's speech is believed to be unassertive and lacking in power, men's speech is viewed as bold and aggressive. Men and women typically talk about different things. In general, women talk more about their feelings than men do, regardless of to whom they are speaking. Women, in conversation with women, discuss personal matters, relationships, family, health and reproduction. Men discuss music, current events, sports, business and other men. Men control the topic of conversation...
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...Jason A. Huffmaster Professor Levy English 101 May 24, 2016 Gender Communication Communication is a very big deal in every aspect of our daily lives. It’s one way we express our affectionate towards the ones we love and care about among other ways. It is also how we let people know if we are upset and have a problem with them. It’s how we solve our problems and make amends. And now if you place gender into this mix, things begin to get a lot more complicated. Both men and women communicate in completely different ways from the words they use to the tone that’s it is delivered in. I feel a lot of the times when members of the opposite sex communicate it’s like oil and water mixing. I believe communication is the key to any successful relationship; husband, wife; father, daughter; mother, son, and co-workers you should try and develop your communication skills to the best of your ability it could make your personal relationships better, along with a more peaceful home life and, a more successful career at work. I believe the overall combination of these things could help your overall health. The essay “But What Do You Mean” by Deborah Tannen (Bedford pg.379), is very interesting read I find a lot of the comparisons she’s makes are so very true. Not only the comparisons to how men and women communicate differently between themselves in the work place. But also how they communicate with each other in different scenarios and situations whether it be apologizing, fighting,...
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...Gender Communication Differences Many days end with a long commute home after a study intensive day of school or a hard day of work. Pulling into the driveway of a quiet neighborhood my mind is scattered and ready for relaxation. Walking through the garage I crack the fridge to grab a cold beer. Mr. Samuel Adams is the only supplement that will get me through the bombarding of conversation that is about to ensue. Just as I walk through the door a deep breath is taken. Finally I am ready for the various conversations my family will attempt to extract out of me, just as a dentist pulls teeth. Every day I experience difference’s in language between men and women. Conversations between each parental figure differ and provide concrete evidence about gender communication. As John Piece once stated “Communication is not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.” As vital as water is to life, language flows in all different direction depending on its source. Humans use language to create a flow of conversation between each other in order to sustain relationships. Deborah Tannen writes there is a noteworthy variance between how men and women communicate. Rapport-talk is using language as a way of establishing connections and relationships with others (62). Since women are trying to establish relationships, they tend to speak more privately. Interacting with my mother at home provides an exact replica of how women chat at home. Walking through the door I am...
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...Communication Differences and Strategies Understanding communication differences and the strategies to prevent conflict because of these differences is important when establishing relationships. According to Christopher (2008), “men and women have differing frameworks for how they view the world” (p. 1). The following presentation will provide information on types of verbal and nonverbal communication and how communication differs among men and women. Information on some common miscommunications and examples are also included in the presentation. The presentation includes a description of a situation that occurred that involved sexual harassment in the workplace, and recommendations for strategies to prevent this type of hostile conflict in the workplace. Types of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication People communicate verbally and nonverbally. Verbal communication is the exchange of words, for example, face-to-face, by telephone, or via technologies, such as a computer (Engleberg & Wynn, 2011).The language used is also important when communicating verbally. Language refers to the individuals’ ability to express his or her ideas and influence the listener (Engleberg & Wynn, 2011). The content and tone of a verbal message is an indication of the type of relationship between two individuals (Ivy & Backlund, 2008). For example, a simple “hello” to someone in a warm tone of voice conveys a sense of friendship and familiarity, whereas a hollow, perfunctory tone may indicate a more...
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...Abstract— The Speech is basic part of a human being to communicate with each other. This paper demonstrate the analyzation of gender by the speech and present the certain emotions impact on fundamental pitch range. It differs from gender to gender. In Future speech will be major part to communicate with machine. Now a days as a learner we try to communicate machine with soft voice. This paper take a challenge accepting voice sample with different mood or emotion and detect a specific gender depending on the frequency of the gender. Keyword— Emotion; Gender; Pitch; Speech Processing. 1. Introduction The communication is nothing but exchanging the information between two or more people. The speech is basic part of communication, by speech one...
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...Running head: SELF-DISCLOSURE, GENDER, AND COMMUNICATION 1 Self- Disclosure, Gender, and Communication Gary Wayne McCoy COM 200 Interpersonal Communications Instructor: Jennifer Chagala February 11, 2012 SELF-DISCLOSURE, GENDER, AND COMMUNICATION 2 “Self-Disclosure, Gender, and Communication” Communication is one of the most important things in our lives. Quality communication in marriage is defined as the interpersonal, transactional, symbolic process by which marriage partners achieve and maintain understanding of each other (Montgomery, 1981). Marriage and communication are far more complicated than it seems. This paper will discuss the self-disclosure in relationship. Also this paper will discuss why self-disclosure is important and directly related to satisfaction in gender. Finally, this paper will outline the overall view point of communication in marriage or relationship. Self-disclosure us the process of revealing something about yourself to another person, in most cases revealing something that you usually keep hidden like a secret. Self-disclosure might involve information about your values, desires and beliefs, your behavior, and your self-qualities or characteristics. Self-disclosure is also different among genders, woman tend to self-disclose more than men do, they tend to reveal more intimate information than men, and most commonly woman tend to disclose more than men about their...
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...Communication Differences and Strategies Shirley Bryant SOC/333 August 27, 2012 Marvin Frohock Communication Differences and Strategies Communication skills are different among men and women in respect to, and because of, their various occupations and experiences. Women use terms that are more descriptive and take longer to get to the point, while men tend to start with the direct point and fill in as needed. There are also differences in how each gender interprets some phrases. This paper will discuss some of those differences, how these differences relate to miscommunication, and ways to deal effectively with these issues. The skills used by men for non-verbal communication relate to their impressions and ideas of importance. The more important a man thinks he is, the more his body language will speak out. He will stand up straighter, use a louder voice, and be more expansive with his hand gestures. Eye contact will be at a minimum when talking to a subordinate, unless he is making or stressing a point. In relaxed social situations a man will spread out physically, taking up more space than necessary and using more expansive gestures with his entire body, while eye contact is almost non-existent no matter who he is conversing with. For a male dealing with another male of higher ranking, the body language is more subdued, with greater eye contact from the subordinate to the superior. When a male is dealing with a female of higher rank, his body language...
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...Differences in Communication Between Genders Roscoe Purdue University Abstract The differences in correspondence styles among men and women have been a subject of interest for research for quite a while. These differences may provoke miscommunication, battle, and even frustration between couples. This study looks at the communication styles among men and women, more especially between married couples. It questions how the different genders express their thoughts and feelings that may lead to conflicts. The study will be driven utilizing an in-depth analysis of what causes miscommunication that leads to conflicts. Qualitative research is the method that will be used to gain an in-depth look at why the genders have some of their communication problems. The goal is to increase the amount of awareness regarding communication styles and how it relates better marital communication to aid in the prevention of miscommunication and the decrease a lot of conflicts because of it. Today, divorce has become a very common part of life, and it is likely that ineffective communication plays a crucial role in the failure of many marriages. Communication may lead to the success of a marriage or to its detriment, depending on its level of effectiveness. This effectiveness of communication is likely connected to the overall satisfaction of married couples and is worthy to be studied in order to increase marital satisfaction. Learning more about the differences in communication styles between...
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...Culture, gender, personality and communication COMM 101 Culture, gender, personality and communication Interpersonal communication is a topic that is accepted differently by different people and depends on the contest of the communication. To manage intercultural interaction effectively, speakers need to be aware of the inherent norms of their own speech practices, the ways in which norms vary depending on situational factors and the ways in which speakers from other language backgrounds may have different expectations of language usage and behavior (Duran & Shepherd, 2009, p. 147). Communication in many cases can be misinterpreted due to different cultures, even different skin color or different nationality. There is a little hint of discrimination among the people when meet a person from different nationality and talk with accent. I personally witnessed this discrimination. The first impression is that if you do not understand something, and ask the person to repeat the question, the question will be repeated in a louder voice. The other impression that I have with culture was when someone unknowing my culture just assume that you are coming from the world that is the enemy of the United States (US). I’m born and raised in Bulgaria, this is one of the post-communist countries, I was in US when 9/11 happened and I was at work that day. We all were watching the news when one of my coworker asked me:...
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...Megan Woodrow December 10, 2012 Human Symbolic Activity Final Paper Gender and Communication: Disney Princesses Evolve Over Time Women have been around since the beginning of time, and have been stereotyped towards having “weaker natures and bodies” and “silly and emotional desires”. The women in the classic Walt Disney films are no exception to this criticism. But there is a saving grace. As women in real life have changed over time, our counterparts in fantasy film animation have also changed. The classic Walt Disney Princesses have therefore evolved through, and with, the media. After thinking back on what made Disney such a huge hit and major part of all of our lives, one answer came to mind: The Disney Princesses. Walt Disney and the Disney Company started out with young and beautiful Snow White, and then eventually moving onto the long line of famous Disney heroines such as Cinderella, Aurora, Belle, Ariel, Jasmine, Mulan, and many more to recent date. There have been so many princesses (and other strong heroines) added to the Disney list, but has anyone ever thought of how these princesses have changed over time, or how they have evolved due to how women in real life are represented in the media today? Before I go into any more on the Princesses themselves, I first need to explain what events and stereotypes have made the basis for the Disney Princesses of the past, and even the for the women of the past, due to how the media and others have portrayed...
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...In every culture, each unique gender learns at an early age the invisible rules of conduct through play. Boys compete by playing sports and rough-and-tumble games and, in effect, learn strategy, risk taking and how to hide emotions. Girls, conversely, learn verbal, empathy and supportive skills from playing make-believe games with dolls and dressing up. Operating under their role in a stereotypical society, men and women have intrinsically learned different ways of communicating based on perception. Presumably, men have a dominating and fearless way of pursuing life, while women undertake the part of gentle and perfect ladies. Personal communication is affected by outside observations placed upon the genders categorically triggering constrained...
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...GENDER AND COMMUNICATION Who Talks the Most? • In mixed-gender groups, at public gatherings, and in many informal conversations, men spend more time talking than do women. • For example, in one experiment, the men with expertise talked longer than the women with expertise. • Men initiate more interaction than do women. Who Interrupts? • Men are more likely than women to interrupt the speaking of other people. • A study of faculty meetings revealed that women are more likely than men to be interrupted. • Some of the interruptions that women experience come from other women. (Women, when they do interrupt, are more likely to interrupt other women than they are to interrupt men, according to two studies.) • Women are more likely than men to allow an interruption of their talk to be successful (they do not resist the interruption as much as men do). What About Gender Patterns in Formal Group Meetings? • In meetings, men gain the "floor" more often, and keep the floor for longer periods of time, regardless of their status in the organization. • In professional conferences, women take a less active part in responding to papers. • When women do ask a question, they take less time in asking it than do men. In addition, they employ much less prequestion predication, they are less likely to ask multiple questions, and they are more likely than men to phrase their question in personal terms. What are the Gender Patterns in Informal Group Meetings? • When the floor is an informal...
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...Communication is the key to everything in the world. In any type of relationship, business or personal, communication is so important that it can make a business or relationship a success or a failure. Part of the world or the age of the relationship has an impact on a relationship but what can make it or break it, is the communication. Everyone communicates differently because of their backgrounds, their environment, their gender all have a reflection on their perception and their ways of communicating. Gender is known to have the most differences in everything, especially communication. Women like to talk and be open about any topic, while men are quieter and more to themselves. Since men and women tend to have different points of view, their conversations tend to be different. Research shows that “women use communication as a tool to enhance social connections and create relationships,” while men use communication to show dominance and reach actual goals (Merchant, 2012). Women like to have many close relationships with friends, co-workers, and families, while men don’t care for close relationships outside their immediate family. Woman will use the relationships she establishes in a workplace to get the things she needs done. While a man will use his dominance to get what he needs done. If a business values employees’ opinions than a demanding approach wouldn’t be as effective as a persuasive approach, which a woman would use due to her relationships. Women communicate...
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