Communication 120: Gender Communication: Julia T. Woods: Exam 2

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non-verbal communication

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All elements of communication other than words themsevles

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3 functions of non-verbal communication

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to supplement verbal communication
to regulate interaction
convey the bulk of the relationship level of meaning

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haptics

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Touch, how we communicate non-verbally (appropriateness in the context of the situation)
high fives, hugging, kissing, hand holding, handshakes

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proxemics

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Space and our use of it

how close we can be with someone very specific to what feels comfortable, primary means culture use to express values and shape patterns of interaction

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3 potential response to an invasion of ones private territory

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*do something to restore privacy zone take a step back
*look up or down to communicate "I'm not trying to intrude in your space"
*challenge the invasion stand your ground and refuse to yeild space

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relationship between proxemics and power

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Who gets space and how much space they get indicate power.
Space would equal leader of family, business etc.

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kinesics

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Face and Body movements
simling, eye contact, head tilt, cross leg

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who smiles more- men or women

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Women

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artifacts

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Personal objects that we both express identity and influence how we see ourseveles

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paralanguage

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(Vocalics) Vocal cues that accompany verbal communication

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physical apperance

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Members of both sexes often feel pressure to meet current cultural ideas of physical appearance

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self-as-object

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Ability to think about...reflect on, and respond to ourselves- internalize what others say about us, becomes part of how we see the self
ability to watch yourself and ***** what you do , who you are

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gender constancy

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Person's understanding that they are male or female and this will not change
P.51 who we are forever able to understand we are one of those.

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at what age does gender constancy delevop

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happens around the age of 3

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monitroing

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happens when we have internal dialogue with another perspectives that we have internalized internal dialogue you have with "someone else"

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ego boundries

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Point at which an individual stops and rest of world begins

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relationship between gender and thickness/thinness of ego boundries

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*Men- tend to have more rigid/firm/thick ego boundaries

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parental communication about sex

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daughters are more likely to have the talk with thier parents rather then sons

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paternal communication through rewards and punishments

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Punishments vary depending on the the parents stereotypes , boys is tough, strong, active, girls are delicate, quiet, sensitive

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6 themes of manhood in america today

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don't be female
be successful
be aggressive( Don't run from confrontation, tough)
be sexual( Expected to have larger sexual partners)
be self- reliant ( be independent, don't rely on women)
embody& transcend traditions views of masculinity (should be all of things but not all the time an evolve man who can cry, nurture kids etc.)

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5 themes of femininity and womanhood in america today

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appearance still counts
be sensitive and caring
negative treatment by others
be superwoman
there is no single meaning of feminine anymore

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effortless perfection

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Appearance looking alternative, put together that she looks good all the time, try hard to look good but pretends she didn't even try

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culture romance

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Motivation to being here, feel to find male counter-part to be in a relationship with men, focuses more on relationship less on academics
feeling discouraged by barriers to academic achievement ( lack of female mentors not taking seriously)
intense peer pressure that emphasizes attracting men as more important than anything else a woman can do

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gender-stereotyped curricula

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We aren't exposed to woman leaders in history, we are only exposed to men leaders and activist
MLKJ
Maclom x
and only a few of use learn Ella baker support for civil rights

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categories of women that are highlighted in curricula

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women that fit into traditional stereotypical
women that "exceptional cases" have characteristics of male politic etc.

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what Wood says about student evaluations of faculty

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Sex-balanced membership
1. women's performance tends to be closely scrutinized than men's and judged by stricter standards
2. men have to give more convincing demo. of incompentence to be judged by others as incompetent
3. male candidates tend to be judged on whether they show promise, whereas female candidates tend to be judged on accomplishments, a form of bias that is particularly likely to affect hiring and promotion decsions

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pressures to conform to masculinity (From peer group)

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drink
have many sexual partners
demean women

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Title IX-what schools must comply?

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all schools that are federally funded
colleges high school, community collge

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sex-segregated education

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When students aren't focused on impressing members of the other sex, they will study more without worrying about seeming like nerds.
critics say no because it's to expensive and that teachers in all schools treat all students equally so that males and females have same educational opportunities and support.

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gendered exceptions and pressures in academics-facing both males and females

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*Male-k-8 classrooms are largely "feminine" spaces
*Female- not always encouraged in math and sciences

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4 stereotypes of woman in the workforce

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*sex object
*iron maiden- female profess. who is indepenedet, ambitious, directive, competive and sometimes tough she is seen as compent but unlikeable and unfriendly
*mother
*pink collar positions- jobs that foucs on taking care of others clerks, secretaries, personal assisitants

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3 stereotypes of men inn the workforce

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sturdy oak
fighter
breadwinner

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examples of "informal practices" in the workplace?

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need to do

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glass wall

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need to do

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glass ceiling

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need to do

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mentoring relationships

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need to do

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maternal wall

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Assumption's held by others (coworkers/superiors) about how women will behave once they become mothers

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pink collar postions

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Women who have childern are taken less seriously

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3 misperceptions that have come from masculine norms that affect employment and advancement

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think manager-think male
communication styles don't change
careers must follow linear, full-time patterns