Bridging the gap in gender communication styles : a study to validate the genderlect theory in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) setting

Date

4-2014

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts

College

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Grace Bernadette T. Mendoza

Abstract

This study attempts to measure the validity of Tannen?sGenderlect theory (2007), which claims that men and women conversation is a ?cross-cultural communication?, when applied to the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) setting. It aims to stir the consciousness of UPLB students in understanding the different communication styles of each gender so as to provide space for gender communication discussions in the academe.Data of this study were gathered through a series of focus group discussions and a survey.This researcher observed four (4) groups with three (3) members each, for Group D, the lesbian gender subset. The groups were labeled Group A (UPLB Male students), Group B (UPLB Female students), Group C (UPLB Gay students), and Group D (UPLB Lesbian students). Participants were initially asked to answer a survey form, after which, they participated in the focus group discussions administered by two facilitators.A triangulation of survey, focus group discussionsand Genderlect Theory was the method used.The recorded video and transcriptions were analyzed using this method. The conclusion drawn from the research showed that every gender is a victim of the stereotype the society imposes also that sex and/or the gender of a person is the basis of his/her communication style. However, the claim of the theory that males and females subscribe to a specific communication style, was not supported by the data gathered. The same is true with the gay and lesbian gender subset. Also, it was found out that the communication style of a person may vary depending on who the person is conversing with. This research recommends that the academic community address the need to enhance the knowledge about gender development especially on gender communications.

Language

English

Call Number

LG 993.5 2014 M3 /S27

Notes

status: in process

loc: UPLB Main Library Cataloging Section

Document Type

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