Category: Women and Gender Studies

What themes from class do the stories reference? What or whose perspectives are centered in the stories? What values are promoted? How might someone else understand the stories differently from you?

Human Sexuality Midterm

On the Mystery Box website (https://www.mysteryboxshow.com/videos/) choose three individual stories to watch.

How are the stories similar and dissimilar to each other, and how do they relate to class material?

What themes from class do the stories reference? What or whose perspectives are centered in the stories? What values are promoted? How might someone else understand the stories differently from you? Make three in-text citations to class material. Be sure to include an APA formatted reference sheet (not included in the page limit).

 Explain how prisons and policing are critiqued by abolitionist feminists and why they promote those critiques.

Explain how prisons and policing are critiqued by abolitionist feminists and why they promote those critiques.

Demonstrate the ways the theory of intersectionality has impacted feminist movements and how we understand gender oppression differently when we utilize intersectionality as a theoretical framework, both inside and outside the context of the U.S.

 

What accounts for the feminist movement’s rapid impact on American society? Do you think the “Me Too” Movement is a continuation and broadening of this movement?

In essay format, answer the questions below:

Consider the causes and effects of the new feminism of the late 1960s. What accounts for the feminist movement’s rapid impact on American society? Do you think the “Me Too” Movement is a continuation and broadening of this movement?

Can laws ensure sexual equality? Are policies that address gender difference needed to provide equal opportunity? To approach these difficult questions, consider the policy of affirmative action and the laws on sexual harassment.

Is there a difference in team dynamics between female and male teams? Do you (or would you) coach female athletes/teams differently than male athletes/teams? How & why?

Differences in female athletes and coaching females:

Talk about a physical, psychological, or social difference in female athletes vs male athletes that you are familiar with, have observed or are interested in (provide objective information and/or references

Is there a difference in team dynamics between female and male teams? Do you (or would you) coach female athletes/teams differently than male athletes/teams? How & why?

Do these differences (physical, psychological/social, team dynamics) vary at different levels – youth vs high school vs collegiate vs elite/professional levels?

Write a report on a specific difference involving female vs male athletes that looks at possible injuries or conditions, coaching considerations, physiological differences, social or psychological aspects, etc

FEMALE ATHLETE DIFFERENCES

Write a report on a specific difference involving female vs male athletes that looks at possible injuries or conditions, coaching considerations, physiological differences, social or psychological aspects, etc.

Explain the argument or key idea, use an example and/or a case.In Who da Man?

Critical Response: “Race,” Nation, and Sport in Canada: Black Masculinities and Sporting Cultures

abdel-Shehid. (2005). Introduction and Chapter 1: “Race,” Nation, and Sport in Canada: Permanence, Performance and Black Masculinity. In Who da Man? Black Masculinities and Sporting Cultures, pp. 1-40. Canadian Scholars’ Press.

The author’s main argument was effectively summarized and described.

Cite important text from the article that you believe illustrates a relevant theme or idea.

Explain the argument or key idea, use an example and/or a case.

Connect: connect with the the two following literature:
1. Crenshaw, K. W. (1991). Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color. Stanford Law Review, 43(6): 1241-1299.

2. Vergès, F. & Bohrer, A. J. (2021). Introduction: Invisible, They “Open the City” and Taking Sides: Decolonial Feminism. A Decolonial Feminism, pp. 1-43. Pluto Press.

3. Any news/sports article that can be connected to the main reading (article must be easily accessible)

Reflect: Consider the author’s work in relation to a (working) definition of feminism.

Demonstrate that you know how to define gender, sex, gender identity, sexuality, and gender binary.Demonstrate a basic understanding of the waves of the feminist movement (in particular as it pertains to the U.S.).

Demonstrate that you know how to define gender, sex, gender identity, sexuality, and gender binary.

Demonstrate an understanding of how different oppressions intertwine. Be able to give specific examples of this.

Demonstrate an understanding of gender as a social construct over time and space.

Demonstrate the ability to define feminism(s) in your own words.

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the waves of the feminist movement (in particular as it pertains to the U.S.).

How would you define feminism? Who would you argue is the primary audience of media; that is, whose interests more or less shape and control the media; why do you think this is the case (this should not simply be your opinion; think carefully about.

How would you define feminism? Who would you argue is the primary audience of media; that is, whose interests more or less shape and control the media; why do you think this is the case (this should not simply be your opinion; think carefully about.

How would you define feminism?

Who would you argue is the primary audience of media; that is, whose interests more or less shape and control the media; why do you think this is the case (this should not simply be your opinion; think carefully about this, and cite at least two sources from our readings to support your argument)?

In what ways does media exploit women’s bodies/sexuality (e.g. in film, television, video games like Grand Theft Auto, Lara Croft, Music videos, advertising, etc.)? Provide examples

What are the messages being reinforced through these media portrayals/exploitations of women? Provide examples and support these with sources.

In what ways do gender, race, and class impact these media portrayals of women (refer to the intersectionality thinkpiece, as well as the Crenshaw-Williams TEDtalk videos, and from your own research)?

Finally, are there empowering representations of women in media? If yes, provide examples. If no, what would be your solution?

Conclusion? Support your position with examples from the content (will be looking for at least four specific course readings, as well your own research (be sure to cite references in the body of the essay MLA/APA style)