Communication And Gendered Communication

· Overview

Write a 3 page analysis of the difference between communication and gendered communication, including personal and professional impact, the role of gender, and real-life application.

This assessment requires you to conduct research and to apply gender communication theories to daily personal and professional experiences.

Context

The  Assessment 2 Context  document explores theories related to gender and communication. Take time to review the document for an overview of key communication-style theories, including the following:

· Symbolic Interaction Theory.

· Performative Theory.

· Standpoint Theory.

References

Lieberman, S. (n.d.). Differences in male and female communication styles. Retrieved from http://www.simmalieberman.com/articles/maleandfemale.html

Parpart, J. L., Connelly, M., Barriteau, P., & Eudine, V. (2000). Theoretical perspectives on gender and development. Ottawa, Canada: IDRC Books.

Suggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

Resources

Click the links provided to view the following resources:

· Assessment 2 Context .

Library Resources

The following e-books or articles from the University Library are linked directly in this course:

. Eblen, A. L. (1983).  Communication, gender, leadership, and commitment in the organization . (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Order No. 8325263, University of Oregon).

. Parpart, J. L., Connelly, M., Barriteau, P., & Eudine, V. (2000).  Theoretical perspectives on gender and development . Ottawa, Canada: IDRC Books.

. Lehn, D. V., & Gibson, W. (2011).  Interaction and symbolic interactionism . Symbolic Interaction, 34(3), 315–318.

. Heath, R. L., & Bryant, J. (2000).  Human communication theory and research: Concepts, contexts, and challenges . Mahwah, NJ: L. Erlbaum.

. Roeckelein, J. E. (2006).  Elsevier's dictionary of psychological theories . Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier.

Course Library Guide

The University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the  COM-FP3200 – Leadership, Gender, and Communication Library Guide  to help direct your research.

Internet Resources

Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.

. Lieberman, S. (n.d.).  Differences in male and female communication styles . Retrieved from http://www.simmalieberman.com/articles/maleandfemale.html

. Intersex Society of North America (ISNA). (2008).  Does having a Y chromosome make someone a man? Retrieved from http://www.isna.org/faq/y_chromosome

. World Health Organization (WHO). (n.d.).  Gender and genetics . Retrieved from http://www.who.int/genomics/gender/en/index1.html

. Devor, A. H. (2000).  How many sexes? How many genders? When two are not enough . Retrieved from http://web.uvic.ca/~ahdevor/HowMany/HowMany.html

Bookstore Resources

The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required.

Wood, J. T. (2012). Gendered lives: Communication, gender, and culture (10th ed.). Beverly, MA: Wadsworth.

· Assessment Instructions

For this assessment, write a 3 page analysis in which you distinguish between communication and gendered communication. Your analysis should address the following:

. The difference between "communication" and "gendered communication."

. How communication theories can impact the workplace and our personal and professional relationships.

. The role gender plays in the communication process.

. How gender played a role in two different communication issues in your own personal or professional experience. Be sure to describe in detail the situation and the role of gendered communication in both examples.

Use the Capella library to locate current journal articles on male and female communication styles. (See the Course Library Guide in the Resources.) Reference at least four resources, most of which should come from the library, to support your analysis. Note: If you use Internet sources, they must be credible. For example, Wikipedia and YouTube are not credible resources.

Additional Requirements

. Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.

. APA formatting: Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.

. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft Word.

. Number of resources: 4 or more.

. Length: 3 pages.