What did I learn?
Well, there are so many things that I learned during this class. There are so many different things that go in to gender/sex communication. The gender wars, the biological the different gazes. And the differences beteween sex and gender, and figure out what gender I am. The gender bender assignment was a fun and intresting challenge.
What is important for future studies?
We need to address these issues at a much earlier age. That could help so many people understand them selves as well as others. We also need to make sure that people are aware of the different issues. We also need to keep studying it so we can understand it better.
Where do we go from here?
We just keep studying the subject, the more we learn the better we can all communicate with each other, and maybe some of the sterotypes can start to dissapear.
What does the critical gender lens mean to me?
Awarness, understanding, taking time to learn about others and how to communicate with others. also consider the differences before making judgements.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Blog 5 Stephanie
What did I learn?
Well it’s hard to even find a place to begin! But the area that I feel that I learned the most about is how communication between the genders thrives and where it gets cut off. There are a lot of theories (biological, psychological, etc.) that try to explain why women and men function differently, are treated differently, are viewed differently, etc. I have learned that there can be all sorts of explanations for our differences, but the more we actually understand what the differences are the more the communications lanes will be cleared and the more we will understand each other.
What is important for future studies?
I think that some sort of unity should come into play. I don’t know how this could come about (maybe by creating some sort of research center for gender and communication studies), but I do know that it seems that so much of the studies contradict each other because they’re performed on different groups, at different times, and with all kinds of different conditions. If there researchers could be more on the same page as far as the answers that they’re looking for and the groups that are being worked with, we could get more clear-cut answers to questions in this area of study.
Where do we go from here?
I don’t know what I can speak for the whole class, but I can talk about where I would like to go and where I hope we all go as well. I almost can’t believe the amount of information that I have taken in and how quickly I’ve done it! I’ve learned so much about gender, about the equalities and inequalities, about how it’s communicated and about how we as individuals communicate it. All of this information has struck an interest chord within me to learn more. I see myself reading up more on this area of study, since I thoroughly enjoyed the book I read in class, and learning more. I think this information will really come in handy for me as I grow, get married, have a family, have a permanent workplace, etc. because there are all areas in which understanding the differences between genders and knowing modes in which to communicate through can really come in handy.
Well it’s hard to even find a place to begin! But the area that I feel that I learned the most about is how communication between the genders thrives and where it gets cut off. There are a lot of theories (biological, psychological, etc.) that try to explain why women and men function differently, are treated differently, are viewed differently, etc. I have learned that there can be all sorts of explanations for our differences, but the more we actually understand what the differences are the more the communications lanes will be cleared and the more we will understand each other.
What is important for future studies?
I think that some sort of unity should come into play. I don’t know how this could come about (maybe by creating some sort of research center for gender and communication studies), but I do know that it seems that so much of the studies contradict each other because they’re performed on different groups, at different times, and with all kinds of different conditions. If there researchers could be more on the same page as far as the answers that they’re looking for and the groups that are being worked with, we could get more clear-cut answers to questions in this area of study.
Where do we go from here?
I don’t know what I can speak for the whole class, but I can talk about where I would like to go and where I hope we all go as well. I almost can’t believe the amount of information that I have taken in and how quickly I’ve done it! I’ve learned so much about gender, about the equalities and inequalities, about how it’s communicated and about how we as individuals communicate it. All of this information has struck an interest chord within me to learn more. I see myself reading up more on this area of study, since I thoroughly enjoyed the book I read in class, and learning more. I think this information will really come in handy for me as I grow, get married, have a family, have a permanent workplace, etc. because there are all areas in which understanding the differences between genders and knowing modes in which to communicate through can really come in handy.
One Last Look...
I can't believe that tomorrow marks our last journey together through the complex web of gender, sex, and communication. I can't wait to see and hear about your thoughts and experiences regarding the gender bender assignment. If this presentation is anything like the discussion facilitation, I know that it will be a home run...no pressure:-)
We will begin tomorrow's class with a brief review of the 5 learning units from the course and my thoughts as far as key take aways. I would also like each of you to weigh in on take aways as well. I have a couple of questions that I would like to ask you all during class tomorrow:
1.) What are your top 3 take aways from the course? Why?
2.) How will/can you apply this new expertise to your personal lives? What about careers?
3.) What advice would you give persons such as myself who seek to make a career off of researching and teaching in this field? How can I be a better teacher and researcher?
I want to note that I consider tomorrow our last journey together, but not our final journey into the world of gender, sex, and communication. I hope that some of these lessons continue on beyond the official end of class tomorrow and you spread the word. While our discussions in class have certainly been insightful and poignant, they are not worth as much if we do not challenge our families, friends, coworkers, and even strangers to think about the world through a critical gender/sex lens. I know that each of you have the capability to affect those around you in very powerful ways and I challenge you to do so!
Blog #5
What did you learn?
When I first saw the class description (title) I immediately thought of Men arefrom Mars and Women are from Venus. I only thought about gender communication as being the confusing and often misunderstood communication between men & women. And of course all of the “greatly hyped gender wars”.
Some of the more surprising things I have learned are:
• Gender is not the same thing as sex – it is far more complex.
• Gender is a verb – it is something that we “do”
• Gender is influenced heavily by our environment and this influence begins at a very young age
What is important for future studies in gender communication?
• More classes on the subject – this is the first class I have seen on Gender Communication.
• This subject needs to be taught beginning in elementary school - the earlier people are made aware of what is going on inthe world around them the better chance they will have of understanding all of the influences that are affecting their gender.
• I think it is important to get more young people interested in the subject
Where do we go from here?
• More credible information needs to reach the general public on this subject - which to me means more education on the subject and the earlier the better.
• More attention needs to be paid to research on the subject
• More attention needs to be drawn to the media and its misuse and abuse of gender.
What does a critical gender lens mean to you?
To me a critical gender lens means:
• “AWARENESS” - you need to be aware of gender differences
• that you need to take the time to learn about what these difference are and how they come about
• that you need to take the time to consider gender differences and how they may cause communication issues or misunderstandings
When I first saw the class description (title) I immediately thought of Men arefrom Mars and Women are from Venus. I only thought about gender communication as being the confusing and often misunderstood communication between men & women. And of course all of the “greatly hyped gender wars”.
Some of the more surprising things I have learned are:
• Gender is not the same thing as sex – it is far more complex.
• Gender is a verb – it is something that we “do”
• Gender is influenced heavily by our environment and this influence begins at a very young age
What is important for future studies in gender communication?
• More classes on the subject – this is the first class I have seen on Gender Communication.
• This subject needs to be taught beginning in elementary school - the earlier people are made aware of what is going on inthe world around them the better chance they will have of understanding all of the influences that are affecting their gender.
• I think it is important to get more young people interested in the subject
Where do we go from here?
• More credible information needs to reach the general public on this subject - which to me means more education on the subject and the earlier the better.
• More attention needs to be paid to research on the subject
• More attention needs to be drawn to the media and its misuse and abuse of gender.
What does a critical gender lens mean to you?
To me a critical gender lens means:
• “AWARENESS” - you need to be aware of gender differences
• that you need to take the time to learn about what these difference are and how they come about
• that you need to take the time to consider gender differences and how they may cause communication issues or misunderstandings
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