Gender and Communication PDF
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This document examines gender communication, outlining different socialized behaviors for masculine and feminine individuals. It further explores the social learning theory behind this, suggesting that these behaviors are learned through external stimuli. Lastly, the document explores the concept of gendered speech communities.
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GENDER AND COMMUNICATION The following are behaviors that are socialized in our culture: Masculine behaviors/expectations: -assertive -dominant -goal-oriented -action-oriented -independent -emotionally reserved -successful -competitive -strong -hyper-sexual -NOT FEMININE Feminine behaviors/expecta...
GENDER AND COMMUNICATION The following are behaviors that are socialized in our culture: Masculine behaviors/expectations: -assertive -dominant -goal-oriented -action-oriented -independent -emotionally reserved -successful -competitive -strong -hyper-sexual -NOT FEMININE Feminine behaviors/expectations: -nurturing -dependent -submissive -relationship-oriented -emotionally expressive -domestic -supportive -communicative -physically attractive SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY—We learn to be masculine or feminine when we are young through external stimuli (societal expectations; reward and punishment) ◼ Parents ◼ Friends/Peers ◼ Media GENDERED SPEECH COMMUNITIES Masculine vs Feminine Speech Communities Levels of meaning: content (literal information in a message) vs relational (what the message signifies about the relationship) Orientations: instrumental orientation (closeness through doing) *masculine vs expressive orientation (closeness through dialogue) *feminine
