Your answers will be evaluated on the logic of your analysis and the extent to which you support your claims with information from class content (APA style is not required, but do refer to an article or film by title or author, as much as you can remember.) Your answers will not be graded upon grammar/ spelling/ punctuation.
Only course readings will qualify as a cited reference (not PowerPoints, activities etc.)
1. Men have responded to the feminist movement in positive and negative ways.
a. Please describe two male movements in response to feminism.
b. And how these movements have affected women in society.
c. What are the social and emotional issues facing males in today's society who embrace feminist principles of equity?
d. Explain the concept of male privilege and provide some examples of it.
e. You must cite & underline 2 course readings (by author or title) somewhere in your response.
From pedestals to partners: Men's responses to feminism
By Michael S. Kimmel from Women: A feminist Perspective
Use article also Article : " Don't be happy - worry" by Susan Faludo
From Race and gender in the American Economy
2. Media influences gender role stereotypes and the aspirations of women.
a) Briefly explain the article "Don't Be happy, Worry" .
b) Explain the impact that false study results, like the Harvard study (mentioned in the article "Don't Be Happy, Worry") have over women and our society in general.
c) Explain & provide specific examples of how media acts as an agent of gender development.
d) Briefly describe the article, "Marriage by the Numbers" (1pts) and its relevancy to the "Don't be Happy, Worry" article.
e) *No sources needed*
Article : " Don't be happy - worry" by Susan Faludo
From Race and gender in the American Economy