Most Favorite Theory
I genuinely enjoyed learning about the feministic muted group theory, which implies that women could not express themselves fully in Western society. This inability to recognize their voices resulted in the lack of linguistic representation of females in the nation’s language (Griffin et al., 2019). It was commonly accepted that males were dominant even in the use of language (Griffin et al., 2019). In the media, women were typically portrayed as housewives, whereas men were depicted as superior businessmen, politicians, and others. They were viewed as the creators of the nation’s language as well. This theory has captured my attention because women seem to be on the same level as men now, and it is curious to observe how they have managed to gain support and recognition. The issue of language is increasingly vital as it brings out the realities of the world.
Least Favorite Theory
Interpersonal Deception Theory (IDT) did not quite attract me because I believe most people can easily recognize if they are being deceived. The theory investigates how individuals’ consciousness and unconsciousness react to deception in face-to-face communication (Griffin et al., 2019). The interaction is not static, which presumes that the sender and receiver are in a constant exchange of thought and ideas (Griffin et al., 2019). In the communication process, they can drastically change their views, which creates a hoax. I cannot entirely agree with this claim, as external factors can also affect the interlocutors’ perspectives. For instance, the other person may intrude, making the conversation flow another way. It creates a major obstacle to identifying deception and does not necessarily mean that the interlocutors act out of selfish motives aiming to fraud.
Reference
Griffin, E. A., Sparks, G. G., & Ledbetter, A. (2019). A first look at communication theory. McGraw-Hill Education.