Discussion Post: Interpersonal Communication- Constructed Meaning and Perception
Provide an example of a situation where you encountered (or an example on television or friend/family experienced, etc.) hate speech or loaded language. Describe that situation fully since I wasn't there with details of nonverbal communication signals, was it hate speech or loaded language (specify which and why), and other details. How did that language impact you/the person?
What could improve that verbal communication within that situation?
Provide an analysis of the situation with what we learned through readings/textbook.
After sharing and analyzing the situation consider these statements from the textbook:
Chapter 3, "there is no intrinsic meaning in phenomena but that humans actively construct meanings and attach values".
Chapter 4, "language is powerful and that values inherent in the words we use shape our perceptions and those of others."
Do these two statements contradict or correlate to each other? What things have we learned this far that help support your answer? How does these statements relate back to the situation with hate speech or loaded language?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.