Homework
i. Review the implications of the concepts presented in Chapter 1 of Powell's book (pp. 1-11). Provide your own personal opinions of these concepts, and evaluate your reasons for holding these opinions.
ii. Summarize the major developments in the history of sex roles during the past century (Powell, pp. 14-34). If you had to select one event that most dramatically changed the concept of sex roles, what would that event be? Justify your answer.
iii. Discuss the issue of sex segregation of occupations (Powell, pp. 26-33), including the sex gap in earnings.
iv. Despite tremendous gains in the number of women in management positions during the past century, top management is still male-dominated.
v. Explain why this discrepancy still exists. Will women ever achieve equality in top management positions? Justify your answer.
vi. Outline and evaluate the evidence for sex differences and gender differences (Powell, pp. 4-5; 38-47).
vii. Explain the concept of androgyny (Powell, pp.47-52). Include in your answer a discussion of the Bem Sex-Role Inventory (BSRI), and the potential advantages and disadvantages of being androgynous.
viii. Summarize the various influences on sex role development in children Powell, pp. 52-61). Evaluate the relative strength of each influence, and provide examples to support your conclusions.
ix. Discuss the limitations of gender stereotypes and roles (Powell, pp. 60-63).
x. Discuss the concept of influencing gender stereotypes and roles (Powell, pp. 63-64), citing specific evidence to support each claim.
xi. What is the most important thing you have learned by completing this first Exercise. Explain your answer.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.