Written by leading gender communication scholars Julia T. Wood and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz, GENDERED LIVES: COMMUNICATION, GENDER, & CULTURE, 13th Edition, provides an engaging introduction to the field, equipping students with the tools, knowledge and insight to think critically about gender and society. The authors draw from the latest theories, research and pragmatic information as they demonstrate the multiple--and often interactive--ways that a person's views of masculinity and femininity are shaped within contemporary culture. Extremely student friendly, the text uses a conversational, first-person writing style and offers balanced coverage of different sexes, genders and sexual orientations. Reflecting emerging trends and issues, the 13th Edition includes expanded coverage of men's issues, an integrated emphasis on social media and a stronger focus on gender in the public sphere.

Introduction. Opening the Conversation
Part 1. CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS.
1. The Study of Communication, Gender and Culture.
2. Theoretical Approaches to Gender Development.
3. The Rhetorical Shaping of Gender: Competing Images of Women.
4. The Rhetorical Shaping of Gender: Competing Images of Men.
5. Gendered Verbal Communication.
6. Gendered Nonverbal Communication.
Part 2. GENDERED COMMUNICATION IN PRACTICE.
7. Becoming Gendered.
8. Gendered Education: Communication in Schools.
9. Gendered Close Relationships.
10. Gendered Organizational Communication.
11. Gendered Media.
12. Gendered Power and Violence.

Written by leading gender communication scholars Julia T. Wood and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz, GENDERED LIVES: COMMUNICATION, GENDER, & CULTURE, 13th Edition, provides an engaging introduction to the field, equipping students with the tools, knowledge and insight to think critically about gender and society. The authors draw from the latest theories, research and pragmatic information as they demonstrate the multiple--and often interactive--ways that a person's views of masculinity and femininity are shaped within contemporary culture. Extremely student friendly, the text uses a conversational, first-person writing style and offers balanced coverage of different sexes, genders and sexual orientations. Reflecting emerging trends and issues, the 13th Edition includes expanded coverage of men's issues, an integrated emphasis on social media and a stronger focus on gender in the public sphere. CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH. Understandings of gender and issues connected to it change at lightning speed, so more than 275 new references have been incorporated into this edition to ensure its currency and relevancy. ENHANCED COVERAGE OF MEN'S ISSUES. More research on men has emerged and is reflected in this edition's increased attention to men's issues. For example, Chapter 9 highlights men's investment in fatherhood, while Chapter 10 explores the conflict between work and family that many men experience. ATTENTION TO GENDERED DYNAMICS IN PUBLIC LIFE. The 13th Edition offers an even stronger focus on gender in the public sphere. For example, Chapter 5 discusses the language used to describe male and female politicians as well as the gendered ways in which voters view candidates of each sex. INTEGRATED EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. The authors continue to enrich the text's in-depth coverage of social media, illustrating how they are powerful platforms for rethinking gender and for gender activism. One of the signature features of GENDERED LIVES: COMMUNICATION, GENDER, AND CULTURE is its balanced presentation of men's and women's communication issues. The text offers unparalleled coverage of such key topics as men's movements; initiatives like the Good Man Project; men's friendships; father/child relationships, including single dads; and women's issues concerning family, career and balance. Coverage of the role of technology in communication -- including the increasing use of social media -- is integrated throughout the text and includes insightful discussion of the effects of technology on gender communication as well as the connections between gender and media. Chapter-opening "Knowledge Challenge" questions spotlight commonly misunderstood issues that are covered in the chapter. These questions help students identify their assumptions about gender, communication and culture before they begin the chapter. Student commentaries throughout the text vividly illustrate how students relate to gender communication issues, giving learners insight from their peers. "Exploring Gendered Lives" boxes provide research, current events and myths for students to delve into. The exercises conclude with "Take a Stand" questions that prompt students to think about their response to the issues covered in the feature.