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1. Assignment 2: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
Assignment 2: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from VenusIn this assignment, you will
begin to think about the effect that gender has on your general everyday conversations.
Answer the following questions:Have you ever had a conversation where you were left
thinking that gender differences may have created a misunderstanding?Have you ever
thought to yourself that individuals of the opposite gender think differently than you do?It
is a common stereotype that men are more comfortable with stats, or so-called report talk,
like a box score in a sporting event, whereas women are more comfortable with rapport
talk, or conversations regarding feelings. This gender stereotype is one example of the
potential effect of gender on general communication styles. It shows some gender
differences that can affect all areas.A 2007 study conducted at the University of Chicago
showed how stereotypes can actually impact math performance. Even if a person doesn’t
believe a stereotype is true, but does believe other people believe it to be true, performance
can be impacted.Answer the following questions:Are these stereotypes even accurate?Are
gender differences in communication real or simply a result of theoretical fiction?This
assignment will encourage you to consider the effect of gender on your own interpersonal
communication and the communication of those around you.Tasks:Think of an example of a
conversation or a discussion in a situation at work, on television, or in a movie where
gender differences in communication were readily apparent. In your response, address the
following:Provide a brief synopsis of the conversation.Explain what role gender played in
the conversation.How would this conversation be different in light of a person’s age?How
have gender stereotypes and/or gender roles changed?Discuss how either the Muted Group
Theory or Gilligan’s model could be used to explain the gender differences. Click here to
read the article.Submission Details:By Saturday, January 9, 2016 , post your responses in at
least 3–4 paragraphs to this Discussion Area. Your response should rely upon at least two
sources from professional literature. This may include the Argosy University online library
resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by
professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov). Write in a clear,
concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation
and attribution of sources (i.e., APA format); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and
punctuation.