Gender Differences : Gender Differences Objectives : Objectives To improve communication between members of the opposite sex. www.readysetpresent.com Page 2 A Challenge : A Challenge Please write a one sentence definition
Of Gender Communication
(and a few of the challengesyou have experienced). www.readysetpresent.com Page 3 Definition (1 of 2) : Definition (1 of 2) Sexual identity, especially in relation to society or culture.
The condition of being female or male; sex.
Females or males considered as a group: expressions used by one gender. www.readysetpresent.com Page 4 Definition (2 of 2) : Definition (2 of 2) Gender refers to the social relationship/ roles and responsibilities of men and women, the expectations held about the characteristics, aptitudes and likely behaviours of both women and men (femininity and masculinity) that are learned, change over time and vary within and between cultures. www.readysetpresent.com Page 5 General Differences (1 of 2) : General Differences (1 of 2) Women Value:
Relationships. www.readysetpresent.com Page 6 General Differences (2 of 2) : General Differences (2 of 2) Men Value:
Accomplishments. www.readysetpresent.com Page 7 The Gender World View : The Gender World View www.readysetpresent.com Page 8 The Gender World View : The Gender World View Woman’s Social World
A Network of Cooperation.
Men’s Social World
A Hierarchy of Power. www.readysetpresent.com Page 9 Gender Differences (1 of 2) : Gender Differences (1 of 2) Report vs. Rapport
Men are externally focused and often view situations as issues to be resolved. They talk to inform others. www.readysetpresent.com Page 10 Gender Differences (2 of 2) : Gender Differences (2 of 2) Report vs. Rapport
Women are internally focused and often talk as a way to connect and relate to others. www.readysetpresent.com Page 11 Four Parts (A Recap) (1 of 2) : Four Parts (A Recap) (1 of 2) Problem Solving
Ventilating vs. Curing.
Communicating Needs And Desires
Hinting vs. Telling. www.readysetpresent.com Page 12 Gender Issues in the Workplace : Gender Issues in the Workplace Gender issues in the workplace arise in many instances from day to day interactions to larger issues such as women in management positions. www.readysetpresent.com Page 13 Negotiation and Gender : Negotiation and Gender www.readysetpresent.com Page 14 Sex Differences Explained : Sex Differences Explained www.readysetpresent.com Page 15 The Brain’s Differences : The Brain’s Differences www.readysetpresent.com Page 16 Individuality : Individuality www.readysetpresent.com Page 17 Slide 18: What is your next step? www.readysetpresent.com Page 18 Slide 19: Download “Gender Differences” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com165 slides include: highlighting gender and communication differences, how to avoid pitfalls, 6 common areas of miscommunication between genders, negotiation and gender, biological brain and health differences, gender strengths with facts and trivia, managing and accommodating different genders, moving past stereotypes, the Parson's model, women working with men, men working with women, females in business, common misunderstandings with communication between spouses, interesting gender statistics and more.
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