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Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication gendered lives Chapter Ten: Gendered Organizational Communication Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 1
“Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win. ” ~ Jonathan Kozol Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Gendered Stereotypes in the Workplace • Stereotypes of Women § Sex Object § Mother § Iron Maiden Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth Photodisc § Child 3
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Sex Object • Defines Women’s Roles Through Appearance and Sexuality by the Stereotype of Sex Object Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth Microsoft Image • Gay Men and Lesbians also Devalued 4
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Mother • Defines Individual by Her Nurturing, Supportive, Deferential Nature § Females with Children Viewed as Less Committed § Women Expected to be Committed to Families Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth Microsoft Image § Females Segregated into Clerical and Service Positions 5
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Child • View that Women Less Mature and Competent to Make Decisions § Stereotype Justified Protecting Women § Medical Community Adopts this Stereotype in Women’s Health Issues Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 6
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Iron Maiden • Defines a woman as Unfeminine or Manly § Being Independent, Aggressive, and Competitive Inappropriate for Women but not a Woman Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth Microsoft Image § Defines Female Employee as a Professional, 7
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Gendered Stereotypes in the Workplace • Stereotypes of Men § Sturdy Oak § Breadwinner Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth Photodisc § Fighter 8
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Sturdy Oak • Expected to be Tough, In Control, Self-Reliant Result from Withholding Problems • Unwise decision Making Result if Microsoft Image • Stress-Related Health Conditions Men Unable to Express Concerns and Seek Assistance Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 9
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Fighter • Repeats Themes of Masculinity Dominance and Aggressiveness and Going to Battle Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth Microsoft Image • Images of Sports, Competitions, 10
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Breadwinner • Man will Provide Primary Financial Subsistence for family § Man’s Identity and Worth defined by Job and Salary. § Limits Involvement in Family Life 55% of employed women bring in half or more of their household income. 21% of men said they would prefer to stay home caring for family. Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 11
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Gendered Stereotypes in the Workplace - Pay Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 12
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Masculine Norms in Professional Life • Misperception 1: Think Manager-Think Male § Poses Major Barrier to Women’s Advancement § Managerial Styles Different § Women Not Less Professional or Able to Lead Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 13
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Masculine Norms in Professional Life • Misperception 2: Communication Styles Don’t Change § Standpoint Theory Suggests Yes § Women Develop New Communication Skills Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 14
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Masculine Norms in Professional Life • Misperception 3: Men and Women Can’t Work Together Microsoft Image § Culture Defines Women and Men as Opposites § Best to Work with “Our Own Kind” § Research Suggests it’s Not True Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 15
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication CNN, Human Communication, Volume 3 Women and Men at Work What about Romance? Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 16
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Gendered Patterns in Organizations • Formal Practices § Leave Policies § Work Schedules Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 17
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Family and Medical Leave Act • Passed in 1993 § Mandates 12 Weeks of Unpaid Leave for Family Care § Employers Must Have 50 Employees. § Employees Must Have Worked 1 Year § Law does not Apply to Top 10% of Company’s Pay Scale Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth U. S. Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act http: //www. dol. gov/esa/whd/fmla/ 18
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Gendered Patterns in Organizations - Maternity Leave Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 19
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Gendered Patterns in Organizations • Informal Practices § Unwelcoming Environment for Women § Mentoring Relationships Microsoft Image § The Informal Network § Glass Ceilings and Glass Walls Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 20
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Gendered Patterns in Organizations Glass Ceiling Glass Walls • Restricts the advancement of women and minorities into the upper ranks of businesses; reflects subtle discrimination in the workplace • Sex-segregate jobs in organizations that restrict women to historically feminine activities and roles Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 21
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Efforts to Redress Gendered Inequities • Equal Opportunity Laws § Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Microsoft Image § Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 22
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Efforts to Redress Gendered Inequities • Affirmative Action Policies § Discrimination Has Systematically Restricted Opportunities of Groups § There Must Be Preferential Treatment to Compensate § Effectiveness of Remedies Judged by Result, Not Intent Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 23
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Efforts to Redress Gendered Inequities Quotas Goals • Specify a set number or percentage of women and/or minorities that must occupy positions within institutions • Stipulate an institution’s intention to achieve greater representation of women and/or minorities Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 24
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication Efforts to Redress Gendered Inequities • Diversity Training § Workshops and Materials that Increase Awareness and Respect § Programs that Inform Bias § Introduced to Methods of Making Classroom and Workplaces More Inclusive and Equitable Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 25
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication CNN, Human Communication, Volume 1 New Leadership at Work Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 26
Chapter 10 - Gendered Organizational Communication gendered lives Copyright © 2005 Wadsworth 27