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Masculine vs. Feminine Cultures: Distinctions & Communication Styles
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Communication & Culture
Masculine & Feminine Cultures
Communication Across Cultures
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Content: Moreover, Hofstede says that people within societies often take on gender roles that are prescribed by whether a society is masculine or feminine. According to Hofstede, a masculine culture or masculine society is one that stresses different expectations for men and women. In a masculine culture, men are expected to be assertive, competitive, and focused on material success. Women are expected to be nurturing and focused on people and quality of life. In contrast, Hofstede says a feminine culture or feminine society is one where gender roles are more fluid. Both men and women are expected to be nurturing and focused on people and quality of life. It's important to note that Hofstede's descriptions of these cultural types are based on gender stereotypes. That doesn't mean that every woman is nurturing and thinking about how to live a fulfilling life or that every man is out to make the most money possible. It just means that those are the stereotypes. Even within so-called masculine cultures, which stress the stereotypical gender roles, there are women who are more focused on competition and achievement and men who are focused on nurturing people.