1. Page 1 www.ReadySetPresent.com Gender Differences

2. Page 2 www.ReadySetPresent.com Program Objectives + To improve communication between members of the opposite sex.

3. Page 3 www.ReadySetPresent.com A Challenge Please write a one sentence definition of Gender Communication (and a few of the challenges you have experienced).

4. Page 4 www.ReadySetPresent.com Definition (1 of 2) l Sexual identity, especially in relation to society or culture. l The condition of being female or male; sex. l Females or males considered as a group: expressions used by one gender.

5. Page 5 www.ReadySetPresent.com Definition (2 of 2) Gender refers to the social relationship/ roles and responsibilities of men and women, the expectations held about the characteristics, aptitudes and likely behaviours of both women and men (femininity and masculinity) that are learned, change over time and vary within and between cultures.

6. Page 6 www.ReadySetPresent.com General Differences (1 of 2) Women Value:  Communication  Connection  Relationships

7. Page 7 www.ReadySetPresent.com General Differences (2 of 2) Men Value:  Independence  Power  Accomplishments

8. Page 8 www.ReadySetPresent.com The Gender World View Woman’s Social World  A Network of Cooperation Men’s Social World  A Hierarchy of Power

9. Page 9 www.ReadySetPresent.com Gender Differences (1 of 2) Report vs. Rapport –Men are externally focused and often view situations as issues to be resolved. They talk to inform others.

10. Page 10 www.ReadySetPresent.com Gender Differences (2 of 2) Report vs. Rapport –Women are internally focused and often talk as a way to connect and relate to others.

11. Page 11 www.ReadySetPresent.com Four Parts (A Recap) (1 of 2) 1.Problem Solving Ventilating vs. Curing 2.Communicating Needs And Desires Hinting vs. Telling

12. Page 12 www.ReadySetPresent.com Four Parts (A Recap) (2 of 2) 3.Understanding a Situation & Relating Gossip vs. Privacy 4.General Approach To Situations (Competition vs. Cooperation)