Question 1

Kramarae discovered that compared with the simple, forceful statements voiced by cartoon males, the words assigned to female characters were:

Accepted Answer

A)  vague. 
B)  flowery. 
C)  peppered with adjectives like "nice" and "pretty." 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  vague. 
B)  flowery. 
C)  peppered with adjectives like "nice" and "pretty." 
D)  All of the answers are correct. D

Question 2

In the Feminist Dictionary, the term used for the human story as told by women about women is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  gossip. 
B)  herstory. 
C)  sub-version. 
D)  female stream. 
A)  gossip. 
B)  herstory. 
C)  sub-version. 
D)  female stream. B

Question 3

Discussing the importance of language in his analysis of symbolic interactionism (Chapter 5), Griffin mentions, "The book of Genesis in the Bible states that Adam's first job was to name the animals-the dawn of civilization." What would Kramarae have to say about this point?

Accepted Answer

Kramarae, a prominent feminist scholar, would likely have a different perspective on the importance of language in the analysis of symbolic interactionism. She would argue that language is not just a tool for communication, but also a system of power and control. In her book "Women and Men Speaking," Kramarae discusses how language has been used historically to marginalize and oppress certain groups, particularly women. She would argue that the story of Adam naming the animals in the book of Genesis reflects a patriarchal power dynamic, where Adam is given the authority to name and categorize the natural world. Kramarae would emphasize the need to critically examine the language we use and the power dynamics it reflects, rather than simply celebrating the dawn of civilization as depicted in the biblical story.

Question 4

Which of the following words is included in the Kramarae and Treichler dictionary and illustrates a major achievement in feminist communication scholarship more than any other single entry in the dictionary?

Accepted Answer

A)  glass ceiling 
B)  date rape 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  pornography 
A)  glass ceiling 
B)  date rape 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  pornography

Question 5

Man-made language "aids in defining, depreciating, and excluding women."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Textbooks are important modes of communication. Griffin indicates that his textbook is susceptible to analysis and critique using muted group theory. Do you believe this is true? What evidence would you marshal to support your position?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I believe that textbooks are indeed

Question 7

What is the connection between the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and muted group theory?

Accepted Answer

The connection between the Sapir-Whorf h

Question 8

Cheris Kramarae is convinced that "males have more difficulty than females in understanding what members of the other gender mean." She suggests that this happens because:

Accepted Answer

A)  of the biological differences between the sexes. 
B)  men have not made the effort to find out. 
C)  women do not share their experiences with men. 
D)  men tend to overthink about what women want, think, or feel. 
A)  of the biological differences between the sexes. 
B)  men have not made the effort to find out. 
C)  women do not share their experiences with men. 
D)  men tend to overthink about what women want, think, or feel.

Question 9

Kramarae starts with the assumption that "women perceive the world differently from men because of women's and men's different:

Accepted Answer

A)  functions in reproduction." 
B)  experience and activities rooted in the division of labor." 
C)  needs and wants." 
D)  beliefs and cognitive structures." 
A)  functions in reproduction." 
B)  experience and activities rooted in the division of labor." 
C)  needs and wants." 
D)  beliefs and cognitive structures."

Question 10

________ refers to people belonging to low-power groups who must change their language when communicating publicly-thus, their ideas are often overlooked; for example, women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to people belonging to low-power...

Question 11

Kramarae lists a variety of back-channel routes that women use to discuss their experiences-diaries, journals, letters, oral histories, and other forms of discourse that women use. She labels these outlets the female ________ that runs beneath the surface of male orthodoxy.

Accepted Answer

A)  "sub-masculine" 
B)  "minding" 
C)  "sub-version" 
D)  "anti-masculine" 
A)  "sub-masculine" 
B)  "minding" 
C)  "sub-version" 
D)  "anti-masculine"

Question 12

Cheris Kramarae believes that men's dominant position in society limits women's access to communication in public spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the context of muted group theory, ________ is defined as traditional mainstream mass media, which is controlled by men.

Accepted Answer

malestream

Question 14

How would Kramarae respond to Geertz and Pacanowsky's and Aristotle's interest in metaphor?

Accepted Answer

Kramarae would likely respond to Geertz

Question 15

How does Kramarae support her argument that men dominate language and society? Do you find her argument persuasive?

Accepted Answer

Kramarae supports her argument that men

Question 16

Compare the media ecology of McLuhan and his theoretical descendants and Katz position on the uses and gratifications of media with Kramarae's view of the Internet and electronic interactivity.

Accepted Answer

McLuhan's media ecology theory focused o

Question 17

"The problem facing women, according to Kramarae, is that further discussions about how the world works never take place on a level playing field." Discuss the statement.

Accepted Answer

The statement "The problem facing women,

Question 18

Why is sexual harassment such an important issue in today's society? In Kramarae's terms, have women made progress in this area in the last twenty years? Do you agree?

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment is such an important i

Question 19

Imagine that Julia Wood, Cheris Kramarae, and Deborah Tannen meet at a fundraising event for NOW ( The National Organization for Women ). What might they have to say to one another? What might their dialogue be like?

Accepted Answer

Julia Wood, Cheris Kramarae, and Deborah

Question 20

Kramarae found that women were notable mostly by their ________ in cartoons.

Accepted Answer

A)  subservience 
B)  negative stereotype 
C)  absence 
D)  family orientation 
A)  subservience 
B)  negative stereotype 
C)  absence 
D)  family orientation

Exam 33: Muted Group Theory

Kramarae discovered that compared with the simple, forceful statements voiced by cartoon males, the words assigned to female characters were:

In the Feminist Dictionary, the term used for the human story as told by women about women is known as:

Discussing the importance of language in his analysis of symbolic interactionism (Chapter 5), Griffin mentions, "The book of Genesis in the Bible states that Adam's first job was to name the animals-the dawn of civilization." What would Kramarae have to say about this point?

Which of the following words is included in the Kramarae and Treichler dictionary and illustrates a major achievement in feminist communication scholarship more than any other single entry in the dictionary?

Man-made language "aids in defining, depreciating, and excluding women."

Textbooks are important modes of communication. Griffin indicates that his textbook is susceptible to analysis and critique using muted group theory. Do you believe this is true? What evidence would you marshal to support your position?

What is the connection between the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and muted group theory?

Cheris Kramarae is convinced that "males have more difficulty than females in understanding what members of the other gender mean." She suggests that this happens because:

Kramarae starts with the assumption that "women perceive the world differently from men because of women's and men's different:

________ refers to people belonging to low-power groups who must change their language when communicating publicly-thus, their ideas are often overlooked; for example, women.

Kramarae lists a variety of back-channel routes that women use to discuss their experiences-diaries, journals, letters, oral histories, and other forms of discourse that women use. She labels these outlets the female ________ that runs beneath the surface of male orthodoxy.

Cheris Kramarae believes that men's dominant position in society limits women's access to communication in public spaces.

In the context of muted group theory, ________ is defined as traditional mainstream mass media, which is controlled by men.

How would Kramarae respond to Geertz and Pacanowsky's and Aristotle's interest in metaphor?

How does Kramarae support her argument that men dominate language and society? Do you find her argument persuasive?

Compare the media ecology of McLuhan and his theoretical descendants and Katz position on the uses and gratifications of media with Kramarae's view of the Internet and electronic interactivity.

"The problem facing women, according to Kramarae, is that further discussions about how the world works never take place on a level playing field." Discuss the statement.

Why is sexual harassment such an important issue in today's society? In Kramarae's terms, have women made progress in this area in the last twenty years? Do you agree?

Imagine that Julia Wood, Cheris Kramarae, and Deborah Tannen meet at a fundraising event for NOW ( The National Organization for Women ). What might they have to say to one another? What might their dialogue be like?

Kramarae found that women were notable mostly by their ________ in cartoons.

Launching Your Study of Communication Theory

Talk About Theory

Weighing the Words

Mapping the Territory Seven Traditions in the Field of Communication Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Coordinated Management of Meaning Cmm

Expectancy Violations Theory

Social Penetration Theory

Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Social Information Processing Theory

Relational Dialectics Theory

Communication Privacy Management Theory

Media Multiplexity Theory

Social Judgment Theory

Elaboration Likelihood Model

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making

Symbolic Convergence Theory

Cultural Approach to Organizations

Communicative Constitution of Organizations

Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations

The Rhetoric

Dramatism

Narrative Paradigm

Media Ecology

Semiotics

Cultural Studies

Uses and Gratifications

Cultivation Theory

Agenda-Setting Theory

Genderlect Styles

Standpoint Theory

Communication Accommodation Theory

Face-Negotiation Theory

CC-Cultural Theory

Common Threads in Comm Theories

Filters