Lesson 16: Gender and Sex
Attention
When I first moved into an apartment I felt I needed to get a set of basic tools for "repairs"
There were two versions of this tool kit, one for men and one for women...the one for women was cheaper so I got that one.
What does this say about the ways in which define what is OK for men and what is OK for women?
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:
- Identify the components of gender identity and gender role
- Explore personal history regarding the development of gender identity and gender role (gender socialization)
- Identify ways in which perceptions of gender may be impacted by the media
Teaching
Lecture: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Lecture: Gender and Socialization
Lecture: Gender and Inequality
Click HERE to view a humorous document on the relationship between Media and Gender...however, even though it is funny...what does it tell us about how we learn to view men and women in the US?
Images in the Media
Explore Masculine images in advertising here
http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/marlboroman/
United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality
http://www.un.org/womenwatch
Gender and TV Roles
http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Modules/TF33120/gendertv.html
This is a preview of Jean Kilbourn's film "Killing Us Softly"...the library has this film.
Click HERE to download the Study Guide for Killing Us Softly
Assessment
Lesson 16 Quiz
- Using the textbook, write a definition of gender identity in your own words.
- Using the textbook and your own personal experiences, write a paragraph describing an event in your life in which you learned some aspect of your gender identity.
- Provide a 1-paragraph summary of what you learned from watching the movie "Killing us Softly"
Lesson 16 Discussion
Select ONE question from the "Post Viewing Question" in the Killing Us Softly handout. Write out the question and your answer. Make sure you do not duplicate each others' questions.
For your second MAIN post, complete Assignment 3 (watch one hour of prime time television)...and answer the "What did you notice" question.