GenderSpeak
Personal Effectiveness in Gender Communication
4th Edition
Published on 16. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
414 pages
978-0-205-49318-0 (ISBN)
Description
GenderSpeak: Personal Effectiveness in Gender Communication is an examination of the attitudes, gender identities and stereotypes that characterize communication in relationships, with the ultimate goal of improving communication between the sexes.
Focused on communication about as well as between women and men, this practical and readable text connects material to readers' every-day lives. GenderSpeak provides a balanced approach to the study of gender communication, presenting current research and a variety of perspectives and sources, while avoiding slant or bias.
Focused on communication about as well as between women and men, this practical and readable text connects material to readers' every-day lives. GenderSpeak provides a balanced approach to the study of gender communication, presenting current research and a variety of perspectives and sources, while avoiding slant or bias.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
601 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-49318-0 (9780205493180)
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11/2011
5th Edition
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Content
Prologue. The Impact of Social Movements on Gender Communication: You Must Know Where You've Been to Know Where You're Going
Learning "Herstory"
What About "His Story"?
Gender Communication: Looking Forward
References
PART ONE: COMMUNICATION, GENDER AND EFFECTIVENESS
Chapter 1. Gender Jargon and Effective Communication: Learning to Talk the Talk
Hot Topics
What Is Gender Communication?
Why Study Gender Communication?
Gender Jargon
Communication: A Complex Human Process
The Personal Effectiveness Approach to Gender Communication
Values to Guide Your Choices
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
PART TWO: INFLUENCES ON OUR CHOICES
Chapter 2. Becoming a Woman, Becoming a Man, and Becoming a Person: Biological, Social, and Cultural Influences on Gender Identity Development
Case Study: Anything Sound Familiar?
Hot Topics
What Are the Real Differences Between Men and Women?
How You Develop Your Identity
The Effects of Social Interpretations of Biological Sex on Identity
The Effects of Socialization on Psychological Gender Identity
Socialization and Gender Identity Development
Gender and Culture
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 3. Pictures, Porno, and Pop: Gender and Mass Media
Case Study: A Day in the Life
Hot Topics
The Power of Mediated Communication: Effects on Our Lives
Advertising: Selling a Product or Selling Sexism?
Lessons From the Small Screen: Television and Gender
Lessons from the Big Screen: Film and Gender
The Communicative Power of Pornography
We Could Make Beautiful Music Together. . .
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
PART THREE: LET'S TALK: INITIATING AND DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 4. Choosing and Using Gendered Language
Case Study: Watch Your Language
Hot Topics
Choosing Your Language
Language: A Powerful Human Tool
Why Use Nonsexist Language?
Sexist Language: Forms, Practices, and Alternatives
Language Usage Between Women and Men
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 5. Gender and Relationships: Developing Potential into Reality
Case Study: Choosing and Being Chosen
Hot Topics
Better Information = Better Choices
Relationship Roadblocks
Stage 1: Is There a Relationship Gold Mine Out There? Prospecting and
Being a Prospect
Stage 2: Engaging the Prospect-Conversations
Stage 3: Developing the Claim and Establishing the Relationship
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
PART FOUR: THE CONTEXTS FOR OUR RELATIONSHIPS: PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN ACTION
Chapter 6. Gender Communication "Just among Friends"
Case Study: Can You Really Be "Just Friends"?
Hot Topics
A Single Soul in Two Bodies
Communication in Same-Sex Friendships: From Butch and Sundance to Thelma and Louise
Cross-Sex Friendship: Is it Possible to Be "Just Friends"?
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 7. Beyond Friendship: Gender Communication in Romantic Relationships
Case Study: Persistent Traditions in the Realm of Romance
Hot Topics
Ah, Love and Romance (and Gender)
Gender Issues Surrounding Sexual Activity
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 8. Power Abuses in Human Relationships
A Non-Case Study
Not-So-Hot Topics
At the Center of Abusive Situations: Communicating Power
Attention? Complimenting? Flirting? Sexual Harassment?
Personal Rights and Sexuality
Partner Violence
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 9. Women and Men in the Workplace: The Challenges of Talking Shop
Case Study: Decisions about Careers and Families
Hot Topics
Women and Men Working Together: Walking on Eggshells
Getting That All-Important Job
On the Job and Moving Up
The Problem of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 10. A "Class Act": Gender Communication in Educational Settings
Case Study: Two College Experiences
Hot Topics
Children's Literature and Early Lessons about Gender
Educational Expectations and Gender Bias in the Classroom
Gender Communication and the College Classroom
Peer Sexual Harassment: Classmates Will Be Classmates?
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Credits
Index
Learning "Herstory"
What About "His Story"?
Gender Communication: Looking Forward
References
PART ONE: COMMUNICATION, GENDER AND EFFECTIVENESS
Chapter 1. Gender Jargon and Effective Communication: Learning to Talk the Talk
Hot Topics
What Is Gender Communication?
Why Study Gender Communication?
Gender Jargon
Communication: A Complex Human Process
The Personal Effectiveness Approach to Gender Communication
Values to Guide Your Choices
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
PART TWO: INFLUENCES ON OUR CHOICES
Chapter 2. Becoming a Woman, Becoming a Man, and Becoming a Person: Biological, Social, and Cultural Influences on Gender Identity Development
Case Study: Anything Sound Familiar?
Hot Topics
What Are the Real Differences Between Men and Women?
How You Develop Your Identity
The Effects of Social Interpretations of Biological Sex on Identity
The Effects of Socialization on Psychological Gender Identity
Socialization and Gender Identity Development
Gender and Culture
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 3. Pictures, Porno, and Pop: Gender and Mass Media
Case Study: A Day in the Life
Hot Topics
The Power of Mediated Communication: Effects on Our Lives
Advertising: Selling a Product or Selling Sexism?
Lessons From the Small Screen: Television and Gender
Lessons from the Big Screen: Film and Gender
The Communicative Power of Pornography
We Could Make Beautiful Music Together. . .
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
PART THREE: LET'S TALK: INITIATING AND DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 4. Choosing and Using Gendered Language
Case Study: Watch Your Language
Hot Topics
Choosing Your Language
Language: A Powerful Human Tool
Why Use Nonsexist Language?
Sexist Language: Forms, Practices, and Alternatives
Language Usage Between Women and Men
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 5. Gender and Relationships: Developing Potential into Reality
Case Study: Choosing and Being Chosen
Hot Topics
Better Information = Better Choices
Relationship Roadblocks
Stage 1: Is There a Relationship Gold Mine Out There? Prospecting and
Being a Prospect
Stage 2: Engaging the Prospect-Conversations
Stage 3: Developing the Claim and Establishing the Relationship
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
PART FOUR: THE CONTEXTS FOR OUR RELATIONSHIPS: PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN ACTION
Chapter 6. Gender Communication "Just among Friends"
Case Study: Can You Really Be "Just Friends"?
Hot Topics
A Single Soul in Two Bodies
Communication in Same-Sex Friendships: From Butch and Sundance to Thelma and Louise
Cross-Sex Friendship: Is it Possible to Be "Just Friends"?
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 7. Beyond Friendship: Gender Communication in Romantic Relationships
Case Study: Persistent Traditions in the Realm of Romance
Hot Topics
Ah, Love and Romance (and Gender)
Gender Issues Surrounding Sexual Activity
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 8. Power Abuses in Human Relationships
A Non-Case Study
Not-So-Hot Topics
At the Center of Abusive Situations: Communicating Power
Attention? Complimenting? Flirting? Sexual Harassment?
Personal Rights and Sexuality
Partner Violence
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 9. Women and Men in the Workplace: The Challenges of Talking Shop
Case Study: Decisions about Careers and Families
Hot Topics
Women and Men Working Together: Walking on Eggshells
Getting That All-Important Job
On the Job and Moving Up
The Problem of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Chapter 10. A "Class Act": Gender Communication in Educational Settings
Case Study: Two College Experiences
Hot Topics
Children's Literature and Early Lessons about Gender
Educational Expectations and Gender Bias in the Classroom
Gender Communication and the College Classroom
Peer Sexual Harassment: Classmates Will Be Classmates?
Conclusion
Discussion Starters
References
Credits
Index