ASSIGNMENT
Part 1:Each section should be 600 words:
Based on your understanding of patriarchy, sexism, misogyny, and feminism based on the introductory readings posted in this week’s module as well as the posted videos:
Analyze and discuss the issues presented in the readings + videos and why they are important by considering the following:
- provide a brief summary of each article + video
- how does feminism compare and contrast from the answers you gained in your survey responses?
- how do the readings confirm or contrast with your personal opinions and/or experiences?
- do the readings and videos expand your understanding of feminism and the experiences of women?
- Why is feminism important for girls and women? Boys and men? How has it and does it benefit you?
- What is patriarchy? What is the relationship between feminism and patriarchy?
- use direct references to the arguments and points made by the readings + videos in your analysis and discussion
- utilize concrete examples from the “real world” that serve as reasons why change is necessary
VIDEOS:
https://feministfrequency.com/video/the-bechdel-te…
https://feministfrequency.com/video/the-2012-oscar…
https://feministfrequency.com/video/womens-stories…
https://online.smc.edu/courses/55901/modules/items…
READINGS: Attached to Files
Part 2: (also 600 words):
Do people generally conform to gender stereotypes?
We tend to think that we, personally, don’t conform to rigid gender stereotypes. What about everyone else, though?
Ask five friends or family members a simple set of questions, taking notes on the answers.
The questions: “Do you think you are a stereotypical man or woman? Why or why not?”
How many people said “yes, I do,” “no, not at all,” or a version of “yes and no” or “I kind of am and I’m kind of not”?
(It is likely that many or even most people will choose the third option.)
What kinds of explanations did people give for their answers, especially the “yes and no” kind? How do many people, in practice, mix feminine and masculine attributes? What do students think it means that many people don’t feel like they fit the stereotype of a man or woman?
If the stereotypes—which we all know quite well—aren’t found in many of the people we know, where does the idea that most people conform to them come from?
