1. Communication And Sexuality
Chapter 3

2. The Nature of Communication
Cultural and Ethnic Context
Social Context
Psychological Context

3. The Importance of Communication
“Onion” Theory
Learning to Communicate
Families

4. Goals of Communication
“Get the Job Done”
“Relational Goal”
“Identity Management Goal”

5. Communication & Gender
“Genderlects”
“tag questions”
disclaimers
question statements
hedge words

6. Communication & Gender
Two Categories of Communication Skills
Affectively oriented communication skills
Instrumentally oriented communication skills
Quantity
“Sociolinguistic subcultures” 6

7. Communication & Culture
Low Context Culture
High Context Culture

8. Types of Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Computer-Mediated Communication

9. Sexual Communication Feeling Good about Yourself Self-Disclosure
Trusting Your Partner
Nonverbal Communication
Obstacles

10. Listening Active Listening Being an Effective Listener
Message Interpretation

11. Listening Negative Feelings & Criticism Non-constructive Communication
Fighting

12. Conflict Resolution Strategies Negotiation Agreement as a gift
Bargaining
Coexistence