With linguistic and psychological brush strokes, Tannen mixes scholarly research and familiar examples from everyday life on her canvas. In this illuminating and entertaining presentation, Tannen paints a colorful road map through the complex gender maze of why we speak the way we do, and why others so frequently don't hear what we mean. For the basic course this DVD describes basic communication problems and prescribes constructive solutions.

Gender Studies specialist Dr. Cindy Lont discusses women and their role throughout the history of the media. The program deals with such topics as the reclaimed history of women often distorted by the media, the media's current portrayal of women, women's inclusion in the media workforce and differences in perceptions of the media by men and women.

A memorable look at the rhetoric of this legendary orator. Included in their entirety are:

• 1974 Statement on Impeachment
• 1976 DNC Keynote Address
• 1988 VP Nomination
• 1992 DNC Keynote Address

These speeches along with biographical narration and comments from her memorial service make this a valuable resource for any classroom.

It is well established that gender is a significant factor in perception and communication that impacts interpersonal relationships. We also know that conflict is inevitable in human interactions.

This presentation reviews how conflict-management styles differ for women and men in professional settings. It also offers suggestions for positive responses given those gender differences. Understanding these differences and incorporating the suggested responses will give students the tools to resolve conflict in the business and professional setting.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discusses her career in an informal conversation with ABC’s Lynn Sherr
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Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conner speaks on the role of women in court and in the legal profession.

Professor Camille Paglia addresses the Yale Political Union on the need and prospects for a female U.S. president.

Gloria Steinem, Donna Shalala, Mary Tyler Moore, Christine Todd Whitman and Katie Couric in a panel discussion of feminism, cultural influences on women, child care and the role of women in the workforce.

Marilyn Quayle gives the keynote address to the “Powerchicks Conference” on the potential women have to influence all aspects of society.

Deborah Tannen revolutionized our understanding of gender and communication. Now, for the first time on video, Tannen takes you on an intellectual journey to the very core of how men and women use language, and why communication between the sexes so often goes awry.

Linda Edington, lecturer and consultant on gender studies, discusses key terms, impact of language, parental expectations and more.

This video is highly recommended for the introductory courses in gender studies and speech communication.

by Deborah Tannen and Robert Bly
“With her analysis of the asymmetries in the way men and women talk, their miscues and cross purposes, Ms. Tannen struck a nerve. She says that she has received letters from people saying they saved their marriages by reading her books. Mr. Bly... says [men] tried almost desperately in the wake of the feminist movement to show their feminine sides, their feelings.”
—New York Times

This video documentary recreates the speeches of leading suffragettes whose impassioned words shaped the woman’s movement during its conception in the late 19th century.

This program presents distinguished women speaking about the prejudices and obstacles they face in the predominately male world of politics.

Includes

• Shirley Chisholm
• Geraldine Ferraro
• Hillary Rodham Clinton
• Elizabeth Dole
• and more...

Recent research presented in an interesting format.

Focuses on communication problems preventing men from understanding women and women from understanding men!

Also includes interviews with:

• Actual college students sharing their frustrations, and
• Aaron Kipnis and Elizabeth Heron, gender communication authors.

Highly recommended for courses in introductory communication and gender studies.