Gender and Communication
The different ways men and women communicate has been a problem throughout time. This difference in communication style has created conflict in romantic relationships, marriages, and even friendships. To think of a world where men and women communicate on the same level is almost impossible to comprehend. We have been conditioned to believe that the genders will never see on an eye-to-eye basis and have accepted this. But, is it to hard to expect that the genders speak on the same level? From my findings in research, I think there is going to be a change in the way communication in relationships is conducted. This change may even arise in my own lifetime. Studies have shown that women are superior to men in verbal ability and men are better at visual/spatial ability. Unfortunately in most of these tests, this was only noted as slight difference and not always the case. It was only true on the average and didn't account for those who scored substantially above or below their gender group's level. These conclusions may also be based on cultural expectations and learned behaviors (Rathus 383).Psychological studies also revealed that men are more likely to show aggression in an open environment. Women tend to avoid confrontatio
Most of the material I researched followed the stories my mother and grandmother told me of their experiences in the past. Gender War, Gender Peace: The Quest for Love and Justice Between Women and Men. Women are also more likely to display feelings of confusion, despair, hurt, and compassion. I was taught to communicate to a crowd, how to act in front of a crowd, and how to conceal my emotions in front of that crowd in order to effectively send my message. Women are making their own money, creating their own stability, fixing their own cars, and just getting along without having to depend on a man. Bibliography Works CitedArliss, Laurie. Hence, adding emotion into their communication. Communication style is mostly about personality. William Morrow and Company, New York, 1990. these are all the things we use to deliver a message to others. This is a common thought when it comes to the communication styles between men and women. The way people are brought up has a lot to say about the way they conduct themselves in every aspect of life, including communication. Has the phrase "Don't cry like a little girl" ever reached your ears? I am wondering when and who ever decided that women are allowed to cry when men are supposed to be tough and hide this vital emotion which could be used as a valuable communication tool. Communication, behavior, and personality are all locked in an intricate combination that creates who we are.
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