Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter you should be able to:
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Understand the difference between sex and gender.
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Identify the multiplicity of feminisms.
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Discuss prominent theories used in the study of gender and communication.
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Identify the major theorists in gender and communication research.
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Identify the various methods used to study gender communication.
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Describe masculine and feminine speaking styles.
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Recognize the impact of gender on nonverbal communication.
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Know the problems with and the future directions of this area of communication studies.
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