Assignment:
Q1. Kinship and Cultural Relevance
After reading Chapter of Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective, discuss the importance of maintaining kinship ties within one of the cultures presented in your textbook. Drawing parallels to your own life, reflect on how maintaining kin relationships is often a social duty that requires considerable time.
Q2. Contemporary Perception of Women's Roles in Religion and Ritual
Using examples from Chapter of Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective and the documentary, War of the Words: Divine Women (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., discuss the influence religion has on gender and sexuality. In your response, explain how women have used religion or religious rituals to challenge the oppressive nature of traditional gender roles. Lastly, identify appearances of stereotypical perceptions of these women in Western culture.
Each answer must be in 250 words, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.