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Lesson 2

Gender and Age


Learning Show sensitivity to
Competency one’s culture, gender,
1 age, social status, and
religion (EN11/12OC-Ia-
7.1-7.5).
Objective

● show sensitivity to one’s gender and age;


● recognize how gender and age affect
communication; and
● differentiate communication styles according to
gender and age.
Essential Question

In what ways can age and gender affect


communication?
Vocabulary Words

communication nonverbal acquaintance social hierarchy


style communication
(noun) - a person you (noun) - how a society
(noun) - the way (noun) - know but are not yet groups people based
people express communication that close with on their occupation
themselves or how uses wordless cues He was just introduced and income, wealth
people communicate When you’re not close to to me at our group study and social status, or
with others someone, you have to yesterday, so he’s only social/political power
Lawrence’s rely largely on nonverbal an acquaintance. The social hierarchy in
communication style communication to get the Philippines is highly
involves a lot of insight on how they’re skewed in favor of the
animated gestures. feeling. rich and politically
powerful.
Learn about It!

Gender

● In general, men and women differ in terms of their


communication style.

● In men-only conversations, some tend to dominate the


conversation, and they seldom talk about their private
lives. On the other hand, in women-only conversations,
they usually allow everyone to participate, and they often
talk about their personal relationships.
Learn about It!

Men Women
In men-only conversations: In women-only conversations:
● Assertive and competitive ● Polite and affectionate
● Reserved ● Expressive
● Talk about different topics ● Talk about one topic at
● Need personal space length
● Purpose: To provide ● Intimate
information ● Purpose: To build or
maintain relationship
Learn about It!

Mixed Genders
In mixed-gender conversations:

● Men initiate the interaction.


● Men often interrupt the other person who is speaking.
Women usually allow an interruption.
● Men use fewer adjectives and intensifiers compared to
women.
Learn about It!
Learn about It!

Age

People of different ages or generations may have difficulty communicating


with one another. A person’s age or the generation to which he or she belongs
influences the way he or she communicates with others.

Age-related communication also reflects culture. In the Filipino culture, for


example, pagmamano and Filipino expressions such as po and opo are taught
to children at an early age as a sign of politeness and respect to the elders. In
Turkish culture, kissing the right hand is a common way of greeting the elders.
Values Integration

How does learning about the effect of gender and age


on communication help you forge better
relationships with your family and peers?

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