D. Hahn

From research to pedagogy: Teaching gender and communication

In this paper we examine pedagogical issues related to the teaching of gender and communication. Specifically, we explore how the tendencies to dichotomize womens and mens behavior according to expected roles, and modes of researching gendered communication have led to linking and privileging mens modes of communication in the professional arena and womens modes of communication in intimate relationships. We conclude by raising several challenges and responsibilities communication educators confront when they teach the topic of gender and communication.