Gendered Organizational Communication

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Gendered Lives

• Chapter 10
• Gendered Organizational Communication

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I. Stereotypes of Women

• Women in the workplace are classified according
  to one of four roles
• Sex Object
• Mother
• Child
• Iron Maiden

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II. Stereotypes of Men

• Men are also stereotyped (reflects cultural views
  of masculinity)
• Sturdy Oak
• Fighter
• Breadwinner

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III. Masculine Norms in Professional Life

• Men have historically dominated institutional
  life
• Masculine norms infuse workplace
• Misperceptions
• Think manager, think male
• Communication styles dont change
• Careers should follow linear, full-time patterns

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IV. Gendered Patterns in Organizations

• Organizations have formal and informal practices
• Formal policies
• Leave policies
• Work schedules
• Informal normative behaviors
• Unwelcoming environments for women
• Informal networking
• Mentoring relationships
• Glass ceiling walls

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V. Efforts to Redress Gendered Inequity in
Institutions

• A desire to correct discrimination has led to
  five efforts to end it
• Remedies apply to professional and educational
  settings
• Equal opportunity laws
• Affirmative action
• Quotas
• Goals
• Diversity training