Communicative stances in Japanese interviews: Gender differences in formal interactions

Tanaka, Lidia

doi:10.1016/j.langcom.2009.03.001

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“…The critics' vocal hesitations indicated their reluctance to reveal their antagonism, thus implying their attentiveness to their addressees' face needs (Holmes 1984;Ng & Bradac 1993). The same phenomenon was also noted by Tanaka (2009) in her investigation of disagreement based on the data extracted from television interviews. However, the current research specifically focused on the speakers' use of linguistic politeness devices.…”

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The influence of the addressers’ and the addressees’ gender identities on the addressers’ linguistic politeness behavior

Tang¹

2022

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People’s power and status can be manifested through the language they use. It was generally perceived that men’s speeches are more assertive and direct than women’s because of men’s higher social status in the societies. Yet, studies have argued that there should be no difference in terms of men and women’s linguistic politeness behaviors if they are in the same power position; instead, the addressees’gender is the critical determinant to the addressers’linguistic performances. This research provided some evidence from evaluative communications in TV reality talent shows to further verify whether or not the addressers’ and the addressees’ gender id entities are significantly correlated to the addressers’ linguistic politeness behavior, focusing specifically on their use of mitigating strategies for criticism amelioration. The current analysis referred to Brown and Levinson’s(1987) politeness theory and face notion. Results manifested that it is the addressers’ gender instead of the addressees’ gender that was related to the addressers’ communication style in this particular situational context. Specifically, male judges utilized more mitigating utterances than female judges did. The major implication of the findings is that the functions of politeness devices that speakers perceive and the situational information of the speech context leave greater influences on the addressers’ politeness behavior than the gender of their addressees.

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The influence of the addressers’ and the addressees’ gender identities on the addressers’ linguistic politeness behavior

Tang¹

2022

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“…However, the qualitative results show a much more complex picture; domineering and cooperative strategies are used by both, male and female participants (Tanaka, 2009). One possible view regarding this apparent contradiction is that a qualitative research can elicit more information (and is therefore better) compared with a quantitative one, when complex issues are involved.…”

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Gender Differences and Work-Related Communication in the UAE: A Qualitative Study

Ahmad¹

2014

IJBM

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Abstract•Purpose-The purpose of the research is to investigate the true nature of any differences between men and women, in the way that they communicate at the workplace.•Design/methodology/approach-A qualitative research was carried out using semi-structured interview questions, involving 418 UAE nationals comprising of 218 Emirati males and 200 Emirati females ranging from the age of 20 years to 55 years.•Findings-Findings partially supported Tannen (1990) and Gray (1992), but also had some new interesting revelations, unique to the UAE such as regarding communication straightforwardness and tone, group communication, communicating with other nationalities, body Language, forming opinions, expressing them and receiving feedback, openness, disclosure and details in explaining things, conversation topics, and ability to convince others in a sales presentation.•Research limitations/implications-When making conclusions from a limited sample size, some stereotyping is indeed inevitable.•Practical and social implications-This research provides valuable insights to anyone who wishes to work and do business in the UAE, from the perspective of gender differences and gender interaction.•Originality/value Research and publications about gender differences and gender-related communication are abundant in the west. Many statements by some authors such as Tannen (1990) and Gray (1992) are somewhat controversial. On the other hand, research regarding gender-related differences in the UAE is relatively scarce (Alkhateeb, 2001). Since the 9/11 incident, there have been generalisations and negative stereotypes about Arab men, Islam and gender roles in the Middle East. This research is timely, especially in the light of the fast rate of development in the UAE brought about by the discovery of oil in the 1960's and more women entering the workforce.

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“…For instance, in a study that investigated the communicative strategies used by Japanese males and females in mixed-gender formal interactions, quantitative results show that female and male hosts use polite strategies, but female guests are more assertive than male guests. However, the qualitative results show a much more complex picture; domineering and cooperative strategies were used by both, male and female participants (Tanaka, 2009). In another study conducted among science teachers from secondary schools in Taiwan, it was found that female science teachers perceived greater collegiality among teachers, higher gender equity among students, and stronger professional interest, and male science teachers perceived lower work pressure and better teacher-student relations (Huang & Fraser, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

An Empirical Test of the Propositions by Gray and Tannen Relating to Gender Communication in Malaysia

Ahmad¹

2012

ASS

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Purpose: This research tests the propositions relating to gender communication by Gray (1992, 2002) in his two books titled “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” and “Mars and Venus in the Workplace” and a third book written by Tannen (1990) “You just don’t understand: Women and Men in Conversation.” These three books have been the source of gender-related controversy since their publication. Design/methodology/approach: The questionnaire was divided into three parts and contained statements or views of the authors of each of the three books. The sample was selected by stratified random sampling and consisted of 182 executives and non-executives (73 males and 109 females) in the post office organisation in Malaysia. Findings: T-test results show that out of 23 statements made by Gray (1992), only 8 were supported, 10 were not supported, and 5 were actually true for the opposite gender. 6 out of 10 pairs of statements derived from Gray (2002) were supported, and 4 were not supported. Research, practical and social implications: Results from this sample suggest that men are more likely than women to agree with Gray (2002). Results also showed very weak support for Tannen’s (1990) research. Interestingly, the results from this sample suggest that men have a greater tendency to gender-stereotype other men and women. Originality/Value: This is the first research in Malaysia, to test propositions relating to gender communication, from the three books. The two books by Gray are found in most big bookstores in Malaysia, and the third book is less easily available. However, results suggest that most of the principles in all the three books, which were written as a guide to gender communication, are in fact, not applicable to this sample in Malaysia

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Communicative stances in Japanese interviews: Gender differences in formal interactions

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

The influence of the addressers’ and the addressees’ gender identities on the addressers’ linguistic politeness behavior

The influence of the addressers’ and the addressees’ gender identities on the addressers’ linguistic politeness behavior

Gender Differences and Work-Related Communication in the UAE: A Qualitative Study

An Empirical Test of the Propositions by Gray and Tannen Relating to Gender Communication in Malaysia

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