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Assignment:
To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others." ~ Tony Robbins
Watch this short video as an introduction to this section. Consider whether you have noticed this communication style in yourself or others and whether you believe it is an accurate assessment: The Trick Question - Audrey Nelson Ph -
There are entire communication courses centered around the topic of Gender and Communication. Do women and men communicate differently? Are men from Mars and women from Venus, as John Gray once pontificated? Communication researchers have categorized and labeled certain communication traits as a masculine style, while others are labeled as feminine communication traits. Most people display both styles of traits, and they may change between styles depending on their background and the context (for example at work vs. at home). We will explore the performative aspects of gendered communication in this section by focusing on nonverbal and verbal aspects of communication as it relates to gender.
Read Unit 5: Module 3-Gender Communication.
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Journal: Watch each of the following two videos, answer the questions, and add to your journal:
What connections can you make between the chapter and these videos? Are there areas you agree or disagree with? Have you noticed any of these traits in interactions with others? Use at least three quotations from the reading to support your statements. Use quotations or bold type for quotations.
Gender and Communication Differences (& Stereotypes)
5 Gender Differences In Communication - Verbal and Nonverbal Styles.