What do you believe has the largest influence on gender roles in contemporary American society? Parents? Teachers? Media? Something else? Why?

answer one of the discussion questions in well-developed paragraphs.   Use citations from reputable sources (for example, our textbook).  Grammar and spelling are taken into consideration when grading. Answer this question as if you are writing a mini paper, with a clear introduction, conclusion and supporting evidence.  This an academic writing space for you to demonstrate that you have read the weekly chapters, understood the question.  This should be 2-3 substantial paragraphs that reflect key ideas from the week. Include citations at the end from journal articles, our book, or other scholastic sources.

Pick one of the two topics to discuss:

Topic 1

· What do you believe has the largest influence on gender roles in contemporary American society? Parents? Teachers? Media? Something else? Why?

o To help answer this question, be sure to read Chapter 5 from your textbook

o Please be thorough with your response and be sure to back up all information with reputable sources

Topic 2

· Most of us think of the world as made up of men and women who are assigned gender by their anatomy. How does the existence of transsexuals and two-spirits suggest that this classification is inadequate for understanding human gender?

o To help answer this question, be sure to read Chapter 1 from your textbook.