Gender Interactions In My Life...Gender and Communication Class

Boys and Girls are obviously very differant in lots of ways and the way society is structured it is visible in basic everyday situations.
Sitting in my Gender and Communication I can see how men and women are treated differently and  is a great example of how both men and women interact.
Gender and Communication is more so of an extreme case of gendered interactions, but at the same time is the most visible in my eyes.
A little bit of background to begin, I am one of four men in my college course and from the initial day of class I felt awkward and definitely singled out.
The class it self is centered around gender related issues including a lot of discussion, especially with the group of students that are in the class. A lot of the conversation in the class is for one great, I have rarely been in a class with the amount of discussion as this one has, but at the same time  it feels like every discussion that my class has also has a feminine touch to it or a feminine biased which makes sense being a class of mostly women.
In class and in discussion my  professor, Dr. McCarver always tries to make an effort calling on the men and giving them a say even though half the time I feel lost in the discussion.
What I have learned the most regarding the way men and women interact is how different we truly are. Being in this class has given me an insight in the mind of women and the next time I am having trouble communicating with my girlfriend I might have a better idea of a better or more effective thing to say.
The fact of the matter is men and women must both be heard in order for the two to understand one another which turns this class with mostly women an uncomfortable experience into a learning experience based on obviously the content, but as well Dr. McCarver calling out the men so we can get our voice in as well.

The Gathering Place...A Great Educational Experience

Non-profit organizations in my opinion are the best because first and foremost they are doing a great deal of work for their local community, but more importantly is the fact that these types of organizations do great services without being paid, but instead the satisfaction these special individuals receive from doing their work.
Being involved with The Gathering Place I have seen people working for those less fortunate then themselves and it is  just a PHENOMENAL thing to see! The Gathering Place indeed is doing a service  for those who are less fortunate, but the bigger picture and the true meaning of having an organization such as The Gathering Place is that these organizations are educating their communities as well as serving them.
According to The Gathering Place's website it states that in 2009 there were 11,061 homeless people in Denver and among the homeless population 41% were women and 26% were children. (http://www.tgpdenver.org/) The homeless population in Denver is alarming in it self, but more so startling is the fact that women and children make part of a huge chunk of that homeless population and that is exactly what The Gathering Place targets, this HUGE problem and needs to be fixed.
tgpdenver.org also states that when homeless it is often a struggle how to spend the little money that a family makes, thus this is the purpose of The Gathering Place. The Gathering Place has a motto and it states, "a refuge for rebuilding lives." Thanks to the tremendous support The Gathering Place receives from the community they not only can provide a refuge for broken lives, but they can educate those in need and indeed rebuild a life that was once broken.
When I toured The Gathering Place I was able to see first hand what exactly the organization was all about. I was very pleased to see that this organization was not only providing handouts and freebies to their community, but a resource one can access and use to get themselves back on their feet. The Gathering Place was by no means an actual homeless shelter like I originally thought it was, but just to give you a better idea of what it truly is here is a list of what The Gathering Place offers....
1. Betsy's Cupboard- a pantry that consists of all donated foods that are distributed in portion for those in need of it.
2. Bridget's Boutique- clothes that are donated that women in need can access for daily life or this service also provides clothes for professional meetings or job interviews, just another way to eliminate stress and make an already struggling life that much easier.
3. Three meals a day- so if one needs to drop in for one meal or three this service provides the food for those who need it, this service as well features a sack lunch is someone is need of a meal and is on the go.
4. Baby Supplies- this gives mom all that she needs for baby so the two of them can live a functional life without having to worry about the price of a youngster.
5. Basic Needs- everything imaginable is provided including showers, a nap room to re-gain energy, as well as laundry service.
6. Extra Needs- Internet and phone services are also provided to give everyone a connection to the outside world and their love ones.
These are just some of  the great thing that The Gathering Place offers to it's guests and it is just great to see that even the smallest luxuries are provided.
"The Gathering Place exists to support women and their children experiencing homelessness and poverty by providing a safe daytime refuge and resources for self-sufficiency." This is the mission statement from The Gathering Place and it is as well a great opportunity for the struggling women in Denver. Within The Gathering Place women who is experiencing homelessness, an abusive relationship, or struggling with the financial aspect can seek refuge at The Gathering Place, but as well is an outline as far as what women need to do and gives women the stepping stool to fulfill complete and full happiness. It is certainly refreshing to see an organization provide the resources for women to succeed in even the smallest aspects of life.

All Information found on...http://www.tgpdenver.org/index