The way that men and women communicate has a big impact on social norms. Although some of the differences are just biological, like how men tend to have deeper voices, most of them have to do with traditions of a certain culture. The difference in communication strategies of both genders in a society reveals a lot about their beliefs and the roles each gender plays. These strategies originate from our basic survival to use each gender’s strengths and weaknesses. However, their communications strategies have changed recently and these changes have made huge impacts on the way of life in the United States.
Men have a completely different way of thinking than women do. These differences affect they way they communicate their thoughts and emotions. …show more content…
Men are expected to be the head of the household, by providing shelter, food, and any other needs of the family. It is against social norms for a man to not have a job and stay home to take care of the kids. These expectations are encouraged by movies, TV shows, and commercials. Men are often portrayed as strong and quick-witted and usually solve the problem in the story. So as a child, men try to emulate what these stories depict what a man should act and how he communicates with others. Men are often under pressure from society’s expectations; they’re constantly competing with other males for dominance. Whether is it dominance in the workplace or for a female, men need to be capable of communicating what they need to so they can …show more content…
A lot of the affects have to do with gender inequalities. Women’s inequalities tend to be acknowledged more than men’s because of the history of women’s struggle for equality. Recently both genders breaking their stereotypes, men and women no longer have to abide by the traditional social norms created by prior generations. In relation to breaking and enforcing gender stereotypes, the media has always played an important part. Usually media outlets such as movies, TV shows, books, and advertisements enforce traditional stereotypes. However, companies like Disney have been trying to counteract stereotypes, especially for women. In some of the newer Disney movies the women protagonist are more independent and quick-witted. They use common characteristics of the male
Men have a completely different way of thinking than women do. These differences affect they way they communicate their thoughts and emotions. …show more content…
Men are expected to be the head of the household, by providing shelter, food, and any other needs of the family. It is against social norms for a man to not have a job and stay home to take care of the kids. These expectations are encouraged by movies, TV shows, and commercials. Men are often portrayed as strong and quick-witted and usually solve the problem in the story. So as a child, men try to emulate what these stories depict what a man should act and how he communicates with others. Men are often under pressure from society’s expectations; they’re constantly competing with other males for dominance. Whether is it dominance in the workplace or for a female, men need to be capable of communicating what they need to so they can …show more content…
A lot of the affects have to do with gender inequalities. Women’s inequalities tend to be acknowledged more than men’s because of the history of women’s struggle for equality. Recently both genders breaking their stereotypes, men and women no longer have to abide by the traditional social norms created by prior generations. In relation to breaking and enforcing gender stereotypes, the media has always played an important part. Usually media outlets such as movies, TV shows, books, and advertisements enforce traditional stereotypes. However, companies like Disney have been trying to counteract stereotypes, especially for women. In some of the newer Disney movies the women protagonist are more independent and quick-witted. They use common characteristics of the male