Friday, October 14, 2011

Culture and Gender: How do they Affect Emotion?

GENDER
Male & Female: It is told that men brains are wired for action during high emotions, but females are wired for talking things over. Also it is told that men and women keep handle of emotions in different ways. for example, women when they are upset try to express their feelings directly, and seek to the support of friends and family members. However, men might handle their emotions to hide or withdrawing it.
It says that men tend to be self-reliant. They think that this behavior is reinforced everyday. It is basically a stereotype for men.
For example, Men get their influence from their fathers which feel distant, and they pass this on for later on. They act as if they are distant to their children, but females keep in touch with their child.

Cultural Differences
The Eastern and Western cultural emotions seem to be featured different due to their geographical locations. It is told that "cultures transcend national borders and requires researchers to use meaningful dimensions of variability rather than physical boundaries." It is told that Eastern cultures are seem to be mysterious due to their actions.  However, the acts of Westerners tend to express their feelings more freely. This is shown that emotions are personal and independent experiences.

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