Gender Differences

Objectives To improve communication between members of the opposite sex. www.readysetpresent.com Page 2

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) 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) 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) Women Value: Communication. Connection. Relationships. www.readysetpresent.com Page 6

General Differences (2 of 2) Men Value: Independence. Power. Accomplishments. www.readysetpresent.com Page 7

The Gender World View www.readysetpresent.com Page 8

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) 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) 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) 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 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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 14

Sex Differences Explained www.readysetpresent.com Page 15

The Brain’s Differences www.readysetpresent.com Page 16

Individuality www.readysetpresent.com Page 17

What is your next step? www.readysetpresent.com Page 18

Download “Gender Differences” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com 165 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. Royalty Free - Use Them Over and Over Again. www.readysetpresent.com Page 19