In our last lesson, dissimilarities in communication styles were examined. From how men talk more in public settings to the topic of discussion, genders greatly vary in the way communication takes place. Out of the numerous take-aways from that class, the idea that verbal interactions among men were more information-focused than women intrigued me the most. Why was there such a difference? Is it a biological difference? Or culturally reinforced?
After thinking about it for awhile, I came up with a theory. It all goes back to our primitive ancestors and the roles they played in obtaining food for the community. It was the time when men used their prehistoric tools to hunt for preys while women gathered for fruits in groups. Communication among the men during the hunts would be centered around topics related to the hunt (such as how to move in on the target). Any additional communication may alert the prey and threaten the success of the hunt. For the women, however, there was no such restraint on communication. Instead, communication served as a form of relaying information, a method of improving relationships and a way to pass time!
That was a combination of biological and cultural influences. I wonder if there is any truth in that?
Nonetheless, a theory is a theory unless proven otherwise and I LOVE coming up with theories!:)
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An interesting theory. A reasonable one, too.
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