Women and Gender Studies

What experiences have helped to broaden your perspectives academically, socially and culturally?

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UB Honors scholars are characterized by intellectual curiosity, a broad range of interests, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive society. •What experiences have helped to broaden your perspectives academically, socially and culturally? •What experiences do you hope to have that will enlarge your understanding of the cultural richness of America and the world?Be … Read more

Discuss how neither sex nor gender is binary, yet socialization into gender roles can start even before birth.

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Provides an example of the social construction of gender on Food Network. Share another example of how gender is portrayed in the media. Discuss how neither sex nor gender is binary, yet socialization into gender roles can start even before birth. Regarding the sociocultural dimension of sexuality, what is one thing that can we do … Read more

Pop Culture Essay: write a brief essay where you closely examine how gender is being presented, performed, contrasted, or framed within pop culture.

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Pop Culture Essay Write a brief essay where you closely examine how gender is being presented, performed, contrasted, or framed within pop culture. Analyze the news, a movie, a song, advertising images, art, or other pieces of pop culture. (2 double-spaced pages)

Write a reflection on a section, word, quote, or phrase that strikes you as interesting or provocative.

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Identities Read chapter 2 “Identities” in Everyday Women’s and Gender Studies. Write a reflection on a section, word, quote, or phrase that strikes you as interesting or provocative. In the style of a personal journal, write a reaction to or reflection of this reading. Is any of this new information to you? How do you feel about … Read more

Iron Jawed Angels Reflection: reflect on a section, word, quote, or phrase that strikes you as interesting or provocative.in the style of a personal journal, write a reaction to or reflection of this film.

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Iron Jawed Angels Reflection view the film Here are some links about the film: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Jawed_Angels http://iron-jawed-angels.com/synopsis_1.htm Reflect on a section, word, quote, or phrase that strikes you as interesting or provocative. In the style of a personal journal, write a reaction to or reflection of this film. Is this  a new information to you? How … Read more