Communication and Gender

by Stewart, Lea P.; Cooper, Pamela J.; Stewart, Alan D.; Friedley, Sheryl A.

• ISBN13: 9780205317202
• ISBN10: 0205317200
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-20
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

While progressing beyond mere stereotyping of male and female behavior, Communication and Gender examines how gender pervades the communication process in a variety of contexts.Exploring the complexities of gender communication in interpersonal relationships, the educational environment, the media, and the workplace, this book offers strategies that readers can use to examine their own communication behavior and to more fully understand the communication of others. Communication and Gender includes a solid foundation of theory and research, presented in a conversational and accessible style. By mixing equal amounts of theory and "real world" examples relevant to readers, Communication and Gender focuses on the communication process as it's experienced by an increasingly diverse population.For those looking to strengthen their communication skills.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Perspectives	1	(12)
Working Definitions	3	(1)
Gendered Communication	4	(3)
Consider This! Genders in Transition	6	(1)
Approaches to Studying Communication	7	(1)
Settings for Social Interaction	8	(2)
Our Perspective	10	(1)
Consider This! The Changing Role of Fathers	11	(1)
Finding your Voice	11	(1)
Further Reading	12	(1)
Gender Identity	13	(24)
Theoretical Explanations for Gender Development	13	(1)
Biological Theories	14	(3)
Traditional Perspective	14	(1)
Consider This! Jane-Anne Mennella Reminds Us That ``I Can Fix Cars, Too''	15	(1)
Newer Perspective	16	(1)
Psychological Theories	17	(10)
Freudian Identification Theory	17	(1)
Social Interaction Theories	18	(1)
Social Learning Theory	18	(1)
Consider This! The Risky Business of Raising Sons	19	(2)
Cognitive Developmental Theory	21	(2)
Social Role Theories	23	(1)
Moral Voices Theory	24	(3)
Aspect Theory	27	(1)
Perspectives on Gender Identity	27	(3)
Well-Established Differences	28	(1)
Unfounded Beliefs About Differences	29	(1)
Questionable Differences	30	(1)
Strategies for Change	30	(3)
Summary	33	(1)
Finding your Voice	34	(2)
Further Riding	36	(1)
Language	37	(26)
Children's Language Use	37	(4)
Consider This! In Japan...	40	(1)
Communicative Competence	41	(9)
Dominance/Deficit Approach	41	(4)
Difference Approach	45	(3)
Consider This! Who Does the Talking?	48	(2)
Gender and African American Speech	50	(1)
Implications and Consequences of Gendered Language	51	(4)
Sexism	52	(1)
Gendered Perceptions	52	(1)
Man-Made Language	53	(2)
Strategies for Change	55	(5)
Consider This! Queer	55	(1)
Avoiding He-Man Language	56	(1)
Guidelines for Nonsexist Language	57	(3)
Summary	60	(1)
Finding Your Voice	60	(1)
Further Reading	61	(2)
Nonverbal Communication	63	(23)
Encoding and Decoding Ability	64	(14)
Nonverbal Cues	67	(1)
Consider This! Beyond the veil	67	(3)
Gestures, Body Movement, and Orientation	70	(2)
Facial Expression and Eye Behavior	72	(1)
Proxemics and Touching Behavior	73	(3)
Artifacts	76	(2)
Implications and Consequences of Nonverbal Cues	78	(2)
Nonverbal Cues of Immediacy	78	(1)
Nonverbal Cues of Status and Power	79	(1)
Nonverbal Cues of Responsiveness	79	(1)
Strategies for Change	80	(2)
Immediacy Cues	80	(1)
Status and Power Cues	81	(1)
Responsiveness Cues	82	(1)
Summary	82	(2)
Consider This! Too Pumped Up?	83	(1)
Finding Your Voice	84	(1)
Further Reading	85	(1)
Friendships	86	(20)
Interpersonal Relationships	86	(1)
Defining Friendship	87	(2)
Same-Sex Friendships	89	(7)
Children's Friendships	89	(1)
Adolescent Friendships	90	(1)
Adult Friendships	90	(3)
Communication in Same-Sex Friendships	93	(3)
Cross-Sex Friendships	96	(4)
Communication in Cross-Sex Friendships	97	(3)
Implications and Consequences of Gender in Friendships	100	(1)
Strategies for Change	101	(2)
Develop a Supportive Climate for Change	101	(1)
Encourage Effective Disclosure Patterns	102	(1)
Communicator Style Awareness	102	(1)
Summary	103	(1)
Finding Your Voice	104	(1)
Further Reading	104	(2)
Family, Courtship, and Marriage	106	(24)
Family	106	(6)
Parenting Styles	107	(2)
Communicator Styles	109	(2)
Intimacy	111	(1)
Conflict	111	(1)
Summary	112	(1)
Courtship	112	(5)
Self Disclosure	113	(1)
Language	114	(1)
Touch	114	(1)
Conflict	115	(1)
Aggression/Physical Violence	115	(2)
Summary	117	(1)
Marriage	117	(8)
Gendered Roles	119	(1)
Consider This! Stepmoms versus Stepdads	120	(1)
Self Disclosure and Intimacy	121	(2)
Power and Dominance	123	(2)
Summary	125	(1)
Strategies for Change	126	(1)
Finding your Voice	127	(2)
Further Reading	129	(1)
Education	130	(28)
Inequities in Education	131	(8)
Textbooks and Literature	131	(5)
Consider This! Even Dr. Seuss!	136	(3)
Counseling and Guidance Materials	139	(1)
Classroom Interaction	139	(7)
Teacher Expectancy	140	(2)
Communication Patterns	142	(3)
Perceptions of Teachers	145	(1)
Implications and Consequences of Gender Bias in Education	146	(4)
Self-Concept	146	(2)
Curriculum Choice	148	(1)
Occupational Choice	149	(1)
Consider This! The Gender Gap and Technology	149	(1)
Strategies for Change	150	(4)
Summary	154	(1)
Finding your Voice	155	(1)
Further Reading	156	(2)
Media	158	(20)
Film	159	(3)
The 1920s Through the 1970s	160	(1)
The 1980s and 1990s	161	(1)
Television	162	(4)
Children's Programming	163	(1)
Adult Programming	164	(1)
Consider This! Why Girls Don't Like Computer Games	164	(2)
Music	166	(3)
Comic Strips and Political Cartoons	169	(2)
Advertisements	171	(2)
Magazine Advertising	171	(1)
Television and Radio Advertising	172	(1)
Implications and Consequences of Media Images	173	(1)
Strategies for Change	174	(1)
Summary	175	(1)
Finding Your Voice	175	(1)
Further Reading	176	(2)
Organizations	178	(21)
Gendered Expectations	179	(1)
Gender Ideology and Managers	180	(3)
Consider This! Glass Ceilings	181	(2)
Gendered Organizational Communication	183	(4)
Informal Communication Networks	185	(1)
Communication in Task Groups	186	(1)
Implications and Consequences of Gender Ideology	187	(5)
Entering the Organization	187	(2)
Getting Promoted	189	(1)
Sexual Harassment	190	(1)
Consider This! Empirical Definitions of Sexual Harassment	190	(2)
Strategies for Change	192	(4)
Mentors	193	(1)
Networking	194	(1)
Organizational Policies	195	(1)
Consider This! Men Whose Wives Work Earn Less	196	(1)
Summary	196	(1)
Finding Your Voice	197	(1)
Further Reading	198	(1)
References	199	(28)
Credits	227	(1)
Index	228