Sunday, November 21, 2010

Introduction

Communication is the process by which information and ideas are spread from person to person. In order to express feelings, emotions, opinions and values, to learn and teach, and to improve their status, people communicate with each other. that's why Communication vital to human interaction whether between parents and children, bosses and employees or even husband and wife. The diversity and characteristics of those involved in any interaction can thus affect communication. Taking account of any diversity in interaction rather than assuming uniformity is important to achieving effective communication.

Talking about "Gender Communication" many people use the words gender and sex interchangeably, however the meaning of these words is different. The word sex refers to the genetic and biological status of being male or female, while gender refers to the psychological and social manifestations of being male or female, i.e. the socially defined, learned, constructed accoutrements of sex, such as hairstyle, dress, nonverbal mannerisms, and interests (Lippa, 2002). Gender therefore focuses on the social construct regarding the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits typically associated with one sex. It concentrates on the roles and responsibilities, expectations, and aptitude of men and women that are learned, and modified as a result of the interaction of culture, society and environment.


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