Homework I
Each answer should be a minimum of 4 sentences
o What's the difference between Katz saying that violence is about violent masculinity rather than about violent males? Explain.
o How is homophobia relevant in this conversation about manhood? What about sexism? Do you see a common thread between how homophobia and sexism work to keep young men in line with cultural norms of manhood? Explain.
o What can we do to help men and boys to feel they don't need to put on a "TOUGH GUISE" to be seen as "real men?"
Homework II
YouTube Video: "Miss Representation"
Each answer should be a minimum of 4 sentences
o What surprised you the most about the film?
o How can YOU change the way media portrays women and girls?
o Any parts of the film that did not sit right with you?
Homework III
Each answer should be a minimum of 4 sentences
o Puberty blockers are currently being given to transgender or questioning children to delay the onset of physical traits that don't match with their gender identity. Describe what you think are the benefits and/or the consequences of this approach. (1 paragraph)
o How and why does our culture pre-condition children to certain gender roles? Are there historical reasons why these habits have evolved? If so, are these historical conditions still valid today? (1 paragraph)
o What is the legal status of transgender individuals in our state? (The Transgender Law Center webpage at provide a starting place to find out). Are you satisfied with existing laws or would you like to see those laws reformed? Why? (1 paragraph)
Homework IV
Each answer should be a minimum of 3 to 4 sentences.
o What surprised you the most about this film?
o Birthright talks about various systems and inequalities that are intersecting with (and relevant to) reproductive rights and freedoms. Name the TOP 2 systems/inequalities you believe is most important and why (e.g. the political system, the prison industrial system, misogyny/sexism and racism, poverty, etc)
o Whose voices are missing from this documentary?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.