Masculine and Feminine Communication Differences
Tiffany Stevens
ICAP FINAL OUTLINE
SPCH 1200 Interpersonal Communication Hybrid
H. Schara, Instructor
October 27, 2012
INTRODUCTION
I. Attention getter: I think we can all find some truth behind what Bill Cosby was saying when he stated “Men and women belong to different species, and communication between them is a science still in its infancy.” To me, Bill Cosby was suggesting that. . . . [explain the quote in your own words.]
II. Central Idea: Masculine and Feminine co-cultures can differ dramatically in the way they communicate, but these differences can be maneuvered effectively.
III. Preview of main points: Tonight I will explain the research about gender roles and how emotional experience and expression can be affected by gender roles.
BODY OF SPEECH
I. First, I will explain how gender differences develop based on research in the field of gender roles . [Your sub points seem to indicate how you will explain the differences that exist. Make your main points short and easy to identify – we only get one chance and listening. ]
A. [detail] Julia T. Wood describes how “differences between gender cultures infuse communication.” These differences begin at childhood. [Explain some of the differences that exist.]
B. [source] Anthropologists Daniel Maltz and Ruth Broker’s research suggest the games children play contribute to socializing children into masculine and feminine roles. I will explain in my own words an example of some games boys and girls play as children, how they organize themselves within these games, how differently boys and girls communicate with each other while playing these games and what research suggests these differences in communication style actually mean.
C. [source] Deborah Tannen’s studies found specific gender differences between men and women regarding communication style. I will list at least five of the contrasts in communication styles from Tannens’s research. {Consider listing just two or three and then
ICAP FINAL OUTLINE
SPCH 1200 Interpersonal Communication Hybrid
H. Schara, Instructor
October 27, 2012
INTRODUCTION
I. Attention getter: I think we can all find some truth behind what Bill Cosby was saying when he stated “Men and women belong to different species, and communication between them is a science still in its infancy.” To me, Bill Cosby was suggesting that. . . . [explain the quote in your own words.]
II. Central Idea: Masculine and Feminine co-cultures can differ dramatically in the way they communicate, but these differences can be maneuvered effectively.
III. Preview of main points: Tonight I will explain the research about gender roles and how emotional experience and expression can be affected by gender roles.
BODY OF SPEECH
I. First, I will explain how gender differences develop based on research in the field of gender roles . [Your sub points seem to indicate how you will explain the differences that exist. Make your main points short and easy to identify – we only get one chance and listening. ]
A. [detail] Julia T. Wood describes how “differences between gender cultures infuse communication.” These differences begin at childhood. [Explain some of the differences that exist.]
B. [source] Anthropologists Daniel Maltz and Ruth Broker’s research suggest the games children play contribute to socializing children into masculine and feminine roles. I will explain in my own words an example of some games boys and girls play as children, how they organize themselves within these games, how differently boys and girls communicate with each other while playing these games and what research suggests these differences in communication style actually mean.
C. [source] Deborah Tannen’s studies found specific gender differences between men and women regarding communication style. I will list at least five of the contrasts in communication styles from Tannens’s research. {Consider listing just two or three and then