by admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Women's and gender studies
Introduction
Research an activist organization or advocacy group that is working to transform dominant forms of masculinity as they relate to gender norms, race, sexuality, class, and other social systems. Although the group or organization you focus on should be based in the U.S., their work should connect to contemporary global issues related to masculinities such as globalization, labor organizing, ending gender-based violence, environmental degradation and climate change, prison abolition, etc.
Create a poster (in PowerPoint) that showcases the organization or group you researched and demonstrate knowledge of the strategies the group has developed to challenge and transform dominant masculinities.
Instructions
The research poster represents a visual synthesis of thoughts and research on the organization or group that you focus on in your project. As a visual aid, your poster should gather together photos, artwork, graphics, and other images to illustrate your research and the strategies that your group or organization relies on to transform masculinities.
Your poster must contain the following components:
1. a title
2. the name and geographic location(s) where your group or organization is active
3. a brief summary of the history of the group or organization, the people and communities involved, and the cultural and political context in which they work
4. a discussion of 3 strategies that your group or organization relies on and how they deploy those strategies in their efforts to transform dominant forms of masculinity
In addition to the poster, create a 2-page report (intended to be read as a speech) to present research conducted on the organization.
Also include works cited.
(Note: PowerPoint has templates for research posters.)
by admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Women's and gender studies
In English, there are multiple expressions that reinforce masculine gender norms and binaristic thinking about gender roles in society. The expression “be a man” comes to mind as does “boys don’t cry,” in addition to many others. Such language can have violent and traumatic impacts on children and young people who may then feel that their experience of gender doesn’t match up with powerful and oppressive social and cultural norms.
Drawing on the readings and videos this week, choose one expression you’re familiar with in English.
Analyze that expression through the critical feminist lenses you’ve been learning about this week. Use the following questions to guide your analysis:
• In what social and cultural situations is this expression used? For example, have you heard it at athletic events, at family gatherings, in classes?
• Who or what does the expression refer to?
• What message does the expression send about masculine gender norms?
• In what ways is that message not only about gender, but also about race, class, sexuality, (dis)ability, and other social systems?
• What ideas from the readings and videos do you find helpful in seeking to understand this expression?
Paper should be between 250 and 300 words long. The paper should demonstrate ability to make connections between course readings and materials on the one hand and thoughts and insights about masculinities on the other.
You must make reference to at least 3 of the learning resources listed in the attached materials. However, you should not include entire quotes from the resources. Whenever you refer to a reading or other materials, use parenthetical citations including the author’s last name and the page number that you’re referring to, for example, (Hearn 55). If there is no page number (i.e., in a video), just use the title of the source, e.g., (Crenshaw, “The Urgency of Intersectionality”).
by admin | Aug 4, 2022 | Women's and gender studies
Identify how your personal leisure choices have been impacted by each of the following factors.
1. History (feminist movement, the sexual revolution, workplace changes, and civil rights.
2. Self-image (body image, gender identity, self-confidence & esteem.
3. Media (societal expectations, stereotypes, images in the media.
4. Culture (religion, race, ethnicity, family, political affiliation, age, occupational.
Part II – 250-word minimum
In light of the above analysis, create five (5) specific goals for improving and expanding your leisure choices and a plan for reaching those goals.
Part III
At the end of your paper, list 3 local resources and 3 web resources that you can utilize to help achieve your goals. Listing your 6 resources is worth 30 points out of the 180 points for the essay portion of the final.
by admin | Aug 3, 2022 | Women's and gender studies
The debate (essay) structure should be organized in this fashion.
1. Include an Overview (500 words max)
2. Proposing (copy and paste these 3). No need to paraphrase.
Proposing
· As the main reason for increasing the minimum wage, a more significant income level would allow minimum wage employees to absorb the rising cost of living better, thereby improving their overall quality of life.
· Retention and lower recruiting and training expenses are also possible outcomes of raising morale among employees.
· A further benefit of raising the minimum wage is that it might contribute to increased growth economically since the spending of the workers often increases in level with earnings (Dube, 2019).
Source
Dube, A. (2019). Impacts of minimum wages: review of the international evidence. Independent Report. UK Government Publication, 268-304. dube1119.pdf (free.fr)
3. Opposing (same as above)
Opposing
· Increment in the minimum wage is projected to bring in better wages for all workers, increasing company operating expenses and ultimately raising the cost of products and services for consumers.
· It is impossible for workers to gain from having more money in the bank if their living expenditures grow as a result of the rising price of goods and services.
· A rise in the minimum wage might lead to the loss of jobs, another issue that must be addressed.
4. Closing statement (400 words max)
*Use these Key Terms where applicable
feminism
sex
gender
race
ethnicity
stereotype
feminist utopia
discrimination
disadvantage
privilege
sexism
racism
face-to-face
feminine apologetic
institutionalized
socialization
patriarchy
social class
social institution
minority group
prejudice
by admin | Aug 1, 2022 | Women's and gender studies
Instructions:
You will answer one of the essay questions provided below. Be sure to use specific names, concepts, events, and terminology, and draw on as many sources (assigned texts, websites, images, lectures, discussions, etc.) as possible when writing your response. Be sure to include your works cited page with your answer.
Prompt:
Family has been described as a “mythical haven.” Even though many of us find love and support among and within our families, statistically, it can be a dangerous place for women around the globe and in the U.S. How exactly is it “dangerous” in the context of women’s human rights? Why is it difficult to make motherhood, marriage and family “safe spaces” for women?
by admin | Aug 1, 2022 | Women's and gender studies
Instructions:
You will answer one of the essay questions provided below. Be sure to use specific names, concepts, events, and terminology, and draw on as many sources (assigned texts, websites, images, lectures, discussions, etc.) as possible when writing your response. Be sure to include your works cited page with your answer.
Prompt:
The two religions with the largest number of followers are Christianity (31.2% of the global population) and Islam (24.1%) Many (most?) of the leaders within each faith are male. Focusing on the world’s two major religious, how is religion used to oppress women? How does this religious control impact women’s access to other human rights?
