Gender influences communication patterns from "summary" of Conversational Style by Deborah Tannen
In conversations, individuals often exhibit different communication patterns based on their gender. These patterns are influenced by societal expectations and norms surrounding how men and women are supposed to speak. For example, men are often socialized to use language as a means of asserting dominance and establishing their place in the hierarchy. This can manifest in conversations through interruptions, competitive storytelling, and a focus on facts and information. On the other hand, women are socialized to use language as a means of building connections and fostering relationships. This ...
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