Exploring GenderSpeak Book

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