Book Description:
Explore the influence of gender on communication with “Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender, and Culture” by Julia T. Wood and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz. A crucial text for understanding gender dynamics in communication, ideal for students and scholars of gender and cultural studies.
Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender, and Culture
Authored by Julia T. Wood and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz, Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender, and Culture delves into the essential discourse of how gender influences communication and societal norms. This insightful textbook combines theoretical frameworks and empirical research, making it invaluable to the fields of communication studies, gender studies, and cultural studies.
The content is meticulously structured into five distinct parts, each addressing various dimensions of gender communication. Initially, it situates readers within the historical and theoretical contours of gender communication. Subsequently, it progresses into an analysis of how gender identities are linguistically constructed and navigated in various communicative contexts.
In depth, the study explores male and female communication patterns across personal relationships and public engagements, nuanced with how these patterns uphold or challenge traditional gender roles. Additionally, it tackles media representations and public visibility concerning gender, rounding off with prospective directions for future research aimed at fostering equitable communication practices across genders.
This edition serves as a definitive guide for scholars and students poised to explore or deepen their understanding of gender dynamics within communicative practices.
- Authors: Julia T. Wood, Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz
- ISBN: 978-1305280274