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Language (Gender and Language (Metaphorically speaking, men are from Mars,…
Language
Gender and Language
- Metaphorically speaking, men are from Mars, and women
are from Venus. False.
- Women talk more than men. False.
- Men and women talk about different things. True . . .
sometimes.
- Where romance is concerned, it’s complicated. Undeniable.
- Men and women communicate for different reasons. Often true.
- Women are emotionally expressive. Often true.
- Men don’t show their feelings. Partly true, partly false.
- Women’s speech is typically powerless, and men’s is more powerful.
False.
- Men and women are hardwired to communicate differently. Partly
true, but less than many people assume.
- Men and women are socialized to communicate differently. True.
The Nature of Language
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Meanings Are in People, Not Words
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The Power of Language
Language Shapes Values, Attitudes, and Beliefs
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Language Reflects Values, Attitudes, and Beliefs
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For me, I'm trying to avoid misunderstandings among daily communications. And I am trying to avoid those sensitive subjects that might hurt or make people uncomfortable.
What bothered me was the concepts of gender and language. It's hard to tell if the differences between different gender's communication are beneficial.