How do ideologies and institutions reproduce and maintain gender inequality? What contemporary norms are associated with the socially constructed traits of “masculinity” and “femininity”? Give examples of the traits and the various institutions that maintain these norms. How are dominant notions of masculinity and femininity in the U.S. racialized? How does this intersection help maintain both sexism and racism?
You are responsible for one essay for the semester. It is worth 300 points.
Essay should be at least five pages (excluding cover page and references page/s). Please number your pages (except for cover page).
Double spaced, 12′ Times New Roman font, include page numbers, references and needs to be a WORD doc, posted in the “essay submissions” link.
Use proper format, grammar, syntax and the organization of your essay need be in accordance with the ASA style guide.
Include a front page with your name, my name, class name, semester, and essay question you are responding to.
Essays are to be completed in your own words. They need to be analytical rather than descriptive. A very common mistake is to write directly from your material. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. Please use proper citations. Failure to observe this rule has serious consequences. See section on scholastic dishonesty for more information.
Essay should be based on at least five (5) academic, peer-reviewed (last 10 years) references (sociological articles, books, websites, etc.) in addition to your text books, to be successful.
