Unit 2 Assignment 1: Communication And Gendered Communication
Communication and Gendered Communication
Unit 2 Assignment 1
Tara Baltimore
Capella University
/26/2015
Abstract
This paper explores the Communication and Gendered Communication from research conducted in textbook and on websites. Keywords: communication styles, gender communication
Communication and Gendered Communication
Communication is usually in verbal form and is about sending a message that is understood by the person sending it and the person receiving it. Communication can be done verbally by talking face-to-face, meetings, seminars, and television programs to name a few. Communication may also be in the form of non-verbal, a form of communicating with others without words such as facial expressions, …show more content…
body language, and hand gestures. While all of us have a different style or approach when communicating with others, it can depend on our gender, how we were brought up, where we are from, age, and education.
There are traits of masculine and feminine in all of us when it comes to speaking, even though we all talk differently.
Generally men and women both speak in ways that are associated with their gender. While women have a tendency to be more empathetic and show concern to aid in problem solving or discussing issues, men are typically straight forward and to the point still providing useful advice.
In my research, two influences that differentiate gendered communication are the biological differences between men and women and gender orientation. Research has shown that “chromosomes, hormonal influences, and brain size and activity may drive different communication behavior patterns in men compared with those in women” (Schneider, 2007). In addition the brain activity in men and women affect their ability to listen which is key in communication and for someone to be effective in communication (Schneider, 2007).
Gender orientation is how men and women view themselves and their actions that are stereotypical of their gender. (Wood, 2015). A person’s concept of their gender affects the way they communicate and how their communications are perceived. Studies have shown that both men and women who have high levels of masculinity or femininity are more able to adapt and be flexible in their correspondence in dynamic environments (Lieberman, 2015). The communication process is impacted by certain gender-related variables and impacts could be a result of biological gender and gender …show more content…
orientation.
Male communication traits have been described as direct, independent, instrumental, aggressive and assertive. While these traits allow this style of communication to be questioned, men stay on task and use this to maintain their power status. While female traits in communication, they are more intimate, expressive and active participants (Wood, 2015).
While we know there are biological differences that can impact behaviors of men and women and influence their behaviors in communicating such as social role conditioning. Social role conditioning promotes stable styles of behavior in men and women while grouping them into different social roles (Schneider, 2007). Women are believed to be the sincere, nurturing role while men are the more direct, when a woman is aggressive in a communication can be harshly criticized while a man who is more nurturing in their communication will not be judged as harshly if judged at all.
Understanding how men and women are both perceived impacts how their communications will be accepted in a professional environment. Employers need to ensure they are employing men and women that have the successful traits in communication. They need to have the able to comfortably speak in both masculine and feminine styles. This will enable them to not only be successful, but effective. Men in the workplace typically their communication is to provide information, negotiate, or to maintain their status. In addition, they have a tendency to interrupt to show dominance and do not ask many questions. Women on the other hand ask questions and tend to agree with others while they do not challenge others or interrupt unless it is as a result of supporting (Ahmad & Rethinam, 2010).
In conclusion, men and women communicate directly and indirectly in their personal lives as well as in their professional lives.
The non-verbal “handshake is one of the most direct statements of one 's self-image and how one wants to be perceived” (Wessen, 1992). Then verbal communication begins with listening, followed by providing clear concise communication to others with a mixture of masculine and feminine touches to ensure all intended audiences understand.
References Schneider, J. D. (2007). Effect of gender-related communication differences and awareness of gender-related communication barriers on communication effectiveness (Order No. 3259648). Available from ABI/INFORM Global. (304722307). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/docview/304722307?accountid=27965
Wood, J. T. (2015). Gender Lives: Communication, Gender, & Culture, Eleventh Edition. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
Ahmad, K. Z., & Rethinam, K. (2010). Mars, venus and gray: Gender communication. International Business Research, 3(2), 24-33. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/docview/821697500?accountid=27965
Wesson, D. A. (1992). The handshake as non-verbal communication in business. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 10(9), 41. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/docview/213124344?accountid=27965
Unit 2 Assignment 1
Tara Baltimore
Capella University
/26/2015
Abstract
This paper explores the Communication and Gendered Communication from research conducted in textbook and on websites. Keywords: communication styles, gender communication
Communication and Gendered Communication
Communication is usually in verbal form and is about sending a message that is understood by the person sending it and the person receiving it. Communication can be done verbally by talking face-to-face, meetings, seminars, and television programs to name a few. Communication may also be in the form of non-verbal, a form of communicating with others without words such as facial expressions, …show more content…
body language, and hand gestures. While all of us have a different style or approach when communicating with others, it can depend on our gender, how we were brought up, where we are from, age, and education.
There are traits of masculine and feminine in all of us when it comes to speaking, even though we all talk differently.
Generally men and women both speak in ways that are associated with their gender. While women have a tendency to be more empathetic and show concern to aid in problem solving or discussing issues, men are typically straight forward and to the point still providing useful advice.
In my research, two influences that differentiate gendered communication are the biological differences between men and women and gender orientation. Research has shown that “chromosomes, hormonal influences, and brain size and activity may drive different communication behavior patterns in men compared with those in women” (Schneider, 2007). In addition the brain activity in men and women affect their ability to listen which is key in communication and for someone to be effective in communication (Schneider, 2007).
Gender orientation is how men and women view themselves and their actions that are stereotypical of their gender. (Wood, 2015). A person’s concept of their gender affects the way they communicate and how their communications are perceived. Studies have shown that both men and women who have high levels of masculinity or femininity are more able to adapt and be flexible in their correspondence in dynamic environments (Lieberman, 2015). The communication process is impacted by certain gender-related variables and impacts could be a result of biological gender and gender …show more content…
orientation.
Male communication traits have been described as direct, independent, instrumental, aggressive and assertive. While these traits allow this style of communication to be questioned, men stay on task and use this to maintain their power status. While female traits in communication, they are more intimate, expressive and active participants (Wood, 2015).
While we know there are biological differences that can impact behaviors of men and women and influence their behaviors in communicating such as social role conditioning. Social role conditioning promotes stable styles of behavior in men and women while grouping them into different social roles (Schneider, 2007). Women are believed to be the sincere, nurturing role while men are the more direct, when a woman is aggressive in a communication can be harshly criticized while a man who is more nurturing in their communication will not be judged as harshly if judged at all.
Understanding how men and women are both perceived impacts how their communications will be accepted in a professional environment. Employers need to ensure they are employing men and women that have the successful traits in communication. They need to have the able to comfortably speak in both masculine and feminine styles. This will enable them to not only be successful, but effective. Men in the workplace typically their communication is to provide information, negotiate, or to maintain their status. In addition, they have a tendency to interrupt to show dominance and do not ask many questions. Women on the other hand ask questions and tend to agree with others while they do not challenge others or interrupt unless it is as a result of supporting (Ahmad & Rethinam, 2010).
In conclusion, men and women communicate directly and indirectly in their personal lives as well as in their professional lives.
The non-verbal “handshake is one of the most direct statements of one 's self-image and how one wants to be perceived” (Wessen, 1992). Then verbal communication begins with listening, followed by providing clear concise communication to others with a mixture of masculine and feminine touches to ensure all intended audiences understand.
References Schneider, J. D. (2007). Effect of gender-related communication differences and awareness of gender-related communication barriers on communication effectiveness (Order No. 3259648). Available from ABI/INFORM Global. (304722307). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/docview/304722307?accountid=27965
Wood, J. T. (2015). Gender Lives: Communication, Gender, & Culture, Eleventh Edition. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
Ahmad, K. Z., & Rethinam, K. (2010). Mars, venus and gray: Gender communication. International Business Research, 3(2), 24-33. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/docview/821697500?accountid=27965
Wesson, D. A. (1992). The handshake as non-verbal communication in business. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 10(9), 41. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/docview/213124344?accountid=27965