Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Speech Communication
First Advisor
Susan B. Poulsen
Date of Publication
3-25-1997
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech Communication
Department
Speech Communication
Language
English
Subjects
Communicative competence, Communicative competence Women -- Communication
DOI
10.15760/etd.7250
Physical Description
1 online resource, (112p.)
Abstract
The author argues that the hegemonically-constructed criteria of "appropriateness," as related to communication competence, is not palatable or functional for female communicators much of the time for it serves a social milieu which marginalizes women. Spitzberg and Duran (1993) state, "appropriateness seems spring loaded towards the status quo'' and may work against the interests of certain groups. In this paper, the author attempts to illuminate evidence of power imbalances covertly imbedded in the ideologically complex determination of appropriateness as a central criteria for communication competence in women. Competence theory is problematic and must be re-evaluated: it is contradictory and confusing, perpetuates hegemonic ideals and gender distinctions, and discounts feminine perspectives. Meade finds that, although the women in this study are aware of the hegemonic devices which work against them in academe, they continue to participate in their own domination. The findings suggest that the graduate school experience creates anger, frustration, and a lack of personal fulfillment in too many women ... rather than overcoming through education ... they must overcome their education. Meade makes pedagogical recommendations which serve to empower women and enhance their communicative outcomes.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/32518
Recommended Citation
Meade, Kristi L., "Rethinking Appropriateness: A look at Hegemonic Ideals as Related to Perceived Communication Competence In Women" (1997). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 5377.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.7250
Included in
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Speech and Hearing Science Commons
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