(united states based) Write an essay that applies a concern for gender to a contemporary issue impacting society. This can be a hot topic in the news, a trial, in a particular industry, something happening in sports, politics, etc.
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•What does an appreciation for gender and gender politics add to this discussion?
•What does it add to our understanding of underlying issues?
•How does looking at gender shine new light on the issue, or help us see things from a new perspective?
•For example, consider Hollywood and the #MeToo movement? How can we understand Hollywood through the lens of gender stratification and gender violence?
(I am as straight male in cases you wanted to use that for perspective writing in this) optional
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Please cite a minimum of two of the readings listed on the syllabus under the current topic. This means two of the three readings assigned (Guest 2013; Butler 1988; and Le Guin 1969) and any article you chose for the issue you talk about. You should include a bibliography that lists these references, and citations should be consistent. Do not let quotations speak for you! You should feel free to include quotations in order to make a point, but always make sure to explain those quotes in your own words, and always cite page numbers
