Communication and its differences among men and women

What does it mean to be female or male, a woman or a man? The idea of gender has become a battleground, with scientists, philosophers, writers and activists clashing over its definition, and its usefulness as a category. Where is the line where “man” becomes “woman”, and vice versa? Is it to do with having the “right” genitals, or a particular kind of brain? Are there fundamental differences between the two? Historically, the terms “sex” and “gender” have been used interchangeably, but, in modern society, their meanings are becoming increasingly distinct. Being clear on the differences between the two concepts is more important than ever. So while your sex as male or female is a biological fact that is the same in any culture, what that sex means in terms of your gender role as a 'man' or a 'woman' in society can be quite different cross culturally. “Gender” is more difficult to define but can refer to the role of a male or female in society (gender role), or an individual's concept of themselves (gender identity). In this article, we will look at the meaning of “sex”, “gender” and “communication”. In the context of the distinction between verbal an nonverbal communication will be shown the differences between men and women in the process of communication

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