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Cmm 303: Gender And Communication Question Paper

Cmm 303: Gender And Communication

Course:Bachelor Of Communication And Journalism

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2015

1. Tannen (1994) argues that men and women approach conversation with a distinct set of rules and interpretations of talk. Men focus on status and independence; women focus on intimacy and communication- a difference that makes communication between them problematic. She says that communication between men and women can be like cross cultural communication, prey to a clash of conversational styles.
a. Using the information above, discuss gender and communication in an African setting (10 marks)
b. Discuss any four types of gendered power, showing clearly how in the world cultural stereotypes have tended to empower men to the disadvantage of women (15 marks)

2. Communication is an effective conflict resolution/management tool. Differentiate between how men and women respond to conflict and suggest the best methods of handling conflict (15 marks)

3. Researchers assert that 70 percent of communication and meaning is received from non-verbal domain. Using relevant examples, discuss the difference in non-verbal communication in men and women communication
(15 marks)

4. Discuss the role of gender stereotypes and how it impacts on gender communication at the workplace (15 marks)

5. Kenyan media, both print and broadcast, have an important role to play in promoting gender parity. However, this has not always been the case. Using suitable examples, critically examine the portrayal of men and women in Kenyan media (15 marks)

6. Discuss how religious communicators such as priests and pastors can benefit from a course in gender and communication to enable them pass their messages (15 marks)

Cmm 303: Gender And Communication Question Paper

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