Английский для социологов. Астафурова Т.Н. - 31 стр.

courses for men and women working together. Here she describes a few
key differences between the sexes in the workplace.
      1. WORKING TOGETHER
      The male approach to business is competitive, direct and
confrontational. The end justifies the means 1. Personal status and a
focus on the individual are important.
      The female method is collaborative, collective action and
responsibility are more important than personal achievement. Lateral
thinking 2, as well goodwill and the well-being of the individual, are
also of great importance.
      2. TAKING PROBLEMS
      The male approach is to go to the heart of the problem, without
taking into account secondary consideration. The female preference is
to look at various options.
       3. BODY LANGUAGE
       Male body language tends to be challenging. Female body language
tends towards self-protection. A stereotypical female pose is sitting
cross-legged; the male sits with legs apart to give an impression that
he is in control.
       Male behaviour can include forceful gestures for example banging
a fist on the desk for effect. The female style does not usually include
aggressive gestures
     4. LANGUAGE
     The male way of speaking does not encourage discussion. Women
tend to welcome other’s opinions and contributions more.
      5. CONVERSATION
      Men like to talk about their personal experiences and achievements
or discuss ‘masculine’ topics such as cars or sport. Women tend to
talk about staff problems and personal
      6. MEETINGS
      If woman does not copy the male confrontational style, she is
often ignored.
__________
      1
         the end justifies the means: it doesn’t matter what methods you
use: success is the only important thing.
      2
        lateral thinking: thinking a creative way, making unusual connection.


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