Section 2
Demographic Factors to Consider
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Since individuals of the same generation often share similar values, beliefs, and attitudes, age is an important variable to consider.
A speaker has an opportunity to address years of masculine and feminine gender role conditioning through the use of inclusive language.
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The sexual orientation of your audience members should be taken into account when giving a speech.
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Consider both the formal education and the self-directed learning of the members of your audience to adapt your speech content.
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Understanding the religions in your audience will help you relate to the members and avoid excluding members of differing religions.
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As society becomes more diverse, the speaker will find it useful to learn more about the cultures, races and ethnic groups in each audience.
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Audience members who belong to the same group are likely to share values, beliefs, and attitudes with other members of the group.