The Gender Communication Connection Author:Teri Kwal Gamble, Michael W. Gamble The authors explore the many ways that gender and communication intersect and affect each other. Every chapter encourages a consideration of how gender attitudes and practices, past and current, influence personal notions of what it means not only to be female and male, but feminine and masculine. As students investigate connections between gend... more »er and communication, this text helps broaden their understanding of self, others, and society by prompting them to articulate and evaluate the impact of gender conceptions. What distinguishes this text is its balanced perspective, unbiased coverage of gender issues inclusive of diverse and sometimes opposing viewpoints, and opportunities given students to transform their lives by reassessing their attitudes toward gender. The second edition of this student friendly and accessible text is filled with contemporary examples, activities, and exercises to help students put theoretical concepts into practice.« less