Genderlect Styles

What is the definition of Genderlects?

• a terms suggesting that men and women are viewed as one distinct cultural dialects

• a term suggesting that masculine & feminine styles of discourse are best viewed as 2 distinct cultural dialects, rather than as inferior or superior ways of speaking

• men and women

• A nice steak

Communication between men and women should be considered from a....?

• economic framework

• cross cultural perspective

• biological viewpoint

In general, this theory helps understand the differences in how and why men and women communicate as well as what language structures they us to achieve ____ ____?

Traditionally, men are expected to...?

• to be polite, passive, subservient

• to be protective, bold, strong, assertive

• lift weights and get big

• buy every dinner

Traditionally, women are expected to...?

• be protective, strong, assertive

• be polite, passive, subservient to men

• get their nails done

Which of the following is incorrect about looking at the behavioral differences amongst men and women

• they are the same

• Altruism

• Aggressiveness

• Empathy

What is a goal with women in communication?

• to assert ideas, opinions and identity

• wants to to provide support and connect emotionally

• to solve a problem

• to solve a problem

What is a goals of communication for men?

• care less about establishing a connection, and more about getting attention and dominating the conversation

• prioritize connection, and being liked by others

• to be more vulnerable in order to become closer to someone

Who uses more eye contact when communicating?

• men

• women

Who uses more facial expressions when communicating?

• women

• men