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Communication and Gender, 4/E
Lea P. Stewart, Rutgers University
Pamela J. Cooper, University of South Carolina - Beaufort
Alan D. Stewart, Rutgers University
with Sheryl A. Friedley, George Mason University

ISBN-10: 0205317200
ISBN-13: 9780205317202

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 288 pp
Published: 03/20/2002

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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 text offers strategies that students 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 students, Communication and Gender focuses on the communication process as it's experienced by an increasingly diverse student body.

  • Provides in-depth coverage of communication and gender in friendship, marriage, family, education, the media, and organizations, presenting students with a comprehensive and well-rounded view of this field of study.
  • Incorporates examples of problems and issues faced by both men and women, exploring both points of view with a balanced perspective.
  • Includes an extensive unit on the media, which focuses attention on how the media portray gender images.
  • Offers strategies students can employ to improve and further explore their own communication behavior as it relates to gender.
  • Highlights interesting information and stories related to key topics in sidebars throughout each chapter.

  • Features a variety of perspectives on gender in “Consider This” sections throughout the text, providing topics for class discussion and student reflection.
  • Includes additional information, research, and examples about men and the male perspective to provide balance in the discussion of gender issues.
  • Provides increased coverage of sexual harassment both at work and in schools to give students a better understanding of this critical and timely topic.
  • Offers updated and revised end-of-chapter activities, providing opportunities for out-of-class assignments and more in-depth treatment of key topics.
  • Contains updated references and examples throughout, sharing the latest information on gender research with students.
  • Adds a new end-of-chapter section, “For Further Reading,” to help students find additional information on important topics.

Most chapters conclude with “Strategies for Change,” “Summary,” “Finding Your Voice,” and “Further Readings.”

Preface.


1. Perspectives.

Working Definitions.

Gender Communication.

Approaches to Studying Communication.

Settings for Social Interaction.

Our Perspective.



2. Gender Identity.

Theoretical Explanations for Gender Development.

Biological Theories.

Psychological Theories.

Perspectives on Gender Identity.



3. Language.

Children's Language Use.

Communicative Competence.

Gender and African-American Speech.

Implications and Consequences of Gendered Language.



4. Nonverbal Communication.

Encoding and Decoding Ability.

Implications and Consequences of Nonverbal Cues.



5. Friendships.

Interpersonal Relationships.

Defining Friendship.

Same-Sex Friendships.

Cross-Sex Friendships.

Implications and Consequences of Gender in Friendships.



6. Family, Courtship, and Marriage.

Family.

Courtship.

Marriage.



7. Education.

Inequities in Education.

Classroom Interaction.

Implications and Consequences of Gender Bias in Education.



8. Media.

Film.

Television.

Music.

Comic Strips and Political Cartoons.

Advertisements.

Implications and Consequences of Media Images.



9. Organizations.

Gendered Expectations.

Gender Ideology and Managers.

Gendered Organizational Communication.

Implications and Consequences of Gender Ideology.



References.


Credits.


Index.

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