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GenderSpeak: Personal Effectiveness in Gender Communication, 4/E
Diana K. Ivy, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Phil Backlund, Central Washington University

ISBN-10: 0205493181
ISBN-13: 9780205493180

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 414 pp
Published: 06/19/2007

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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 students’ every-day lives. GenderSpeak provides students with a balanced approach to the study of gender communication, presenting current research and a variety of perspectives and sources, while avoiding slant or bias.

 

 

Pedagogical Tools:

 

      • Hot Topics (objectives) and Remember boxes (key terms) focus students’ attention on most important concepts in each chapter.
      • Hot Button Issues, Quotations, and Discussion Starters (provocative discussion questions) keep students engaged in the material.

 

Focused Chapters:

 

      • Gender and Mass Media (Ch. 3) examines how men and women are represented in the media, teaching students (as media consumers) the lessons that can be learned from such representations.
      • Choosing and Using Gendered Language (Ch. 4) features current, extensive information on sexism in language, supplying students with modern alternatives to sexist language.
      • Gender Relationships (Chs. 5, 6, 7) considers relationship initiation, maintenance, and termination, with an emphasis on romantic relationship development, enabling students to apply what they learn to their own relationships.
      • Power Abuses in Human Relationships (Ch. 8) explores the “dark side” of relationships including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and partner violence, providing students with tools to effectively identify and deal with abuses they may encounter.

 

  • Offers an overhauled research base, providing a balance between scholarly works and popular literature, to give students a broad picture of developments in gender communication studies.
  • Incorporates an updated prologue to showcase contemporary men’s movements in the United States.
  • Includes an extended discussion of transgender identity, as an alternative to traditional male and female sexes and masculine and feminine genders (Ch. 1).
  • Features a new and improved exploration of such influences as culture and values on the development of gender identity, and the effects of the intersection of race, culture, and gender on communication (Ch. 2)
  • Provides an updated look at changing female roles in prime time television, as well as the impact of female rap artists on the music industry (Ch. 3).
  • Expands on the exploration of “powerful” ways of speaking and using language (Ch. 4).
  • Includes an updated discussion of innovations in the workplace, such as sequencing, flextime, the "mommy track," and dual earning families who juggle family and career.

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

 

GenderSpeak: Personal Effectiveness in Gender Communication, Fourth Edition

Diana K. Ivy, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Phil Backlund, Central WashingtonUniversity

 

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 students’ everyday lives. GenderSpeak provides students with a balanced approach to the study of gender communication, presenting current research and a variety of perspectives and sources, while avoiding slant or bias.

 

New Features

  • Offers an overhauled research base, providing a balance between scholarly works and popular literature, to give students a broad picture of developments in gender communication studies.
  • Incorporates an updated prologue that showcases contemporary men’s movements in the United States.
  • Includes an extended discussion of transgender identity, as an alternative to traditional male and female sexes and masculine and feminine genders (Chapter 1).
  • Features a new and improved exploration of such influences as culture and values on the development of gender identity, and the effects of the intersection of race, culture, and gender on communication (Chapter 2)
  • Provides an updated look at changing female roles in prime time television, as well as the impact of female rap artists on the music industry (Chapter 3).
  • Expands on the exploration of the power of communication (Chapter 4).
  • Includes an updated discussion of trends in the workplace that affect women, such as sequencing, flextime, telecommuting, and workplace child care facilities (Chapter 9).

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