Who gets heard and why

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Who Gets Heard and Why

Today , women in corporate America are occupying more significant roles than their counterparts a decade ago . However , problems in gender equality still resonate in the corporate world . It seems like women do not get the same recognition their male equals do . While these issues are perceived as elements of the age-old problem of gender discrimination , Tannen explores the possibility that the issue is communication-related and not gender-based p

According to Tannen , men and women have different communication styles Men are trained early in life to use language to their advantage . Boys are raised to promote their status in the group , display their abilities and knowledge , challenge others , resist challenges and take the center stage . On the other hand , girls downplay their roles and emphasize ways in which they could be equal with their friends in to avoid being called bossy ' This upbringing developed different approaches in the way they communicate with other people

The more profound impact of this habit not only affects communication skills and the confidence level people project when talking to other people but also directs the course of their careers . In the corporate world , while the men effortlessly slide to fit the mold of the skilled confident and in-charge managers , women are held back by their desire to buffer situations and not hurt other people . While men take their chances to sell their good points and establish...