Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender, and Culture [Paperback]

Julia T. Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1996 | ISBN-10: 0534507700 | ISBN-13: 978-0534507701 | Edition: 2nd

Written by the leading gender communication scholar, this text introduces readers to theories, research, and pragmatic information that demonstrates the multiple, often interactive, ways in which gender images of masculinity and femininity are shaped within contemporary culture.
-- Over 90 new references -- all since 1995
-- Chapter 2 now includes discussion of sociobiology, which argues that sex differences reflect and serve the Darwinian principle of "survival of the fittest"
-- Chapter 3 now includes a discussion of Third Wave Feminism, which is a major substantive revision to the new edition
-- Includes additional discussion of and research on gender arrangements in non-western cultures
-- Discussions of media have been updated, including analysis of Ally McBeal and adding reference to Mulan, Disney's animated film that departs from conventional gender scripts

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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About the Author

Julia T. Wood is the Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Humanities and a professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since completing her Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University) at age 24, she has conducted research and written extensively about communication in personal relationships and about gender, communication, and culture. In addition to publishing more than 80 articles and chapters, she has authored or co-authored 15 books and edited or co-edited eight others. The recipient of nine awards for outstanding teaching and ten awards for distinguished scholarship, Professor Wood divides her professional energies between research, writing, and teaching. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 471 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co; 2nd edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534507700
• ISBN-13: 978-0534507701
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,793,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Ideas, September 22, 2000

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Cristina Maria Abreu (Amite, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gendered Lives : Communication, Gender, and Culture (Wadsworth Series in Speech Communication) (Paperback)

This book was the best textbook that I have used during my college experience. The vivid examples that Julia Wood uses, really makes the facts come to life. The book is easy to follow and it is very interesting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to see and learn about the real facts about gender,communication and culture.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opening- Wonderful book!, April 24, 2003

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Julie (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender, and Culture (Speech & Theater) (Paperback)

I took Gender Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Dr. Wood was my professor. Not only did I find the class stimulating, but I felt the book was incredible. It helps to explain the ways in which men and women communicate-how they are socialized to communicate in specific ways, which ultimately leads to miscommunication between the sexes. It also covers a number of areas, including non-verbal communication, violence between intimates, the different women's and men's movements, and various communication theories. I would recommend this book to everyone. I believe that if everyone understood how and why the sexes communicate the way they do, there would be fewer social problems. You can't read this book and NOT be changed by what you learn. Overall, a great aid in education and a great read outside of a formal classroom atmosphere.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Validate arguments, April 20, 2004

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"cookieclawson1" (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender, and Culture (with InfoTrac) (Wadsworth Series in Speech Communication) (Paperback)

Perhaps this was one of the best texts books I have ever used in graduate school. Although the subject was of interest to me I feel that Julia Wood writes in a way that captivates the interest and curiosity of any reader. Her book is much more enjoyable than the usual textbook. Although this book might be viewed as feminist literature-I disagree. Although the content of her book is based on generalizations of our society I feel that her arguments are justified and for the most part accurate. While Wood mostly addresses feminine issues she also includes issues facing men as well. Even if men are not seen as the "ultimate" oppressed gender in some areas of life they are oppressed. I would have like to have seen more attention given to this issue. I did not agree with all of Woods' points, but I do feel that Wood presents provoking realities of the struggles for both men and women. However, I would have liked to see information on how religion influences these matters. Overall, I thought this was an exceptional book that raises interesting issues that are pressing matters in society today.