Problem 1: Name the agents of socialization that attempted to make Tommi Avicolli conform to gender expectations in "He Defies You Still." What kinds of empowerment strategies does Avicolli employ?
Problem 2: Why, according to Michael S. Kimmel, do some men keep silent about racist, sexist, and/or homophobic jokes, etc.? What is the effect of such silence? How is the fear of being a "sissy" related to dominant conceptions of the ideal of masculinity, according to Kimmel? Can you make connections to other readings in this module?
Problem 3: What kinds of arguments about gender and ethnicity does the Cristina Garcia's Dreaming in Cuban seem to be staging so far? How does the novel stage these arguments? Consider some of the similarities and differences among the experiences, perspectives, characteristics, behavior, and contexts of the novel's characters in your response.
Problem 4: What is the intention of iO Tillett Wright's photography? Do you think Wright's project is effective? Why or why not? Can you make connections among Wright's work and other material covered in this module?