what extent, if any, is gender-specific behavior (masculinity/ feminin

Choose a toy and analyze how it does/ does not promote traditional gender roles.? Use your analysis of the toy you chose to answer the following question:? ??? ??? To

what extent, if any, is gender-specific behavior (masculinity/ feminin

Project description
Gender Codes and Social Rules

Reading Assignments:
-Maasik & Solomons Weve Come A Long Way, Maybe
-Devors Gender Role Behavior and Attitudes
-Blums The Gender Blur: Where Does Biology End and Society
Take Over?
-Tannens There is No Unmarked Woman
-Gibsons Warrior Dreams
-Roland Barthes Toys
-Peg Tyre & Julie Scelfo Why Girls Will Be Girls

Background:
Some people believe that the childrens nursery rhyme about little girls being made of sugar and spice and everything nice reinforces the idea that little girls (and

women) should be sweet and feminine at all times. Other people believe that they rhyme is just a harmless childrens song. No one really believes little boys are made

of snips and snails and puppy dog tails. but is gender-specific behavior a product of biology (were born either masculine or feminine) or a social construct ( we learn

masculinity and femininity from social codes)?
On one side are social constructionists, many of whom are feminists, who argue that gender specific behavior (the display of masculinity/ femininity) is a learned

behavior. They believe that society and culture teach and condition us to act masculine and feminine. Certain behaviors, for example aggressiveness and fierceness, are

praised in men while frequently scorned in women. Boys who display traits typical of the opposite gender are derided as sissies, and often called queer or unmanly.
Several writers make the same argument: gender-specific behavior is learned from socialization. However, Deborah Blum makes an equally strong argument that biology

does play a role in gender identity. In your view, is gender-specific behavior a product of society or biology? Look at everyday life (clothing, childrens toys, speech

patterns) for clues as you formulate your opinion. You may also want to refer to the various forms of popular culture and the cultural myths we have discussed this

semester to support your analysis.

Topic: In a 4-6 page thesis driven essay, respond to the following prompt:

Choose a toy and analyze how it does/ does not promote traditional gender roles. Use your analysis of the toy you chose to answer the following question:
1. I HAVE CHOSED THE KITCHEN SET AS MY TOPIC TOY. please talk about how dose kitchen set teach the girl know about the gender (female) behavior.
2. Please analysis kitchen set toy as the user toy(the type of toys, one is user and another is creator), and explain why/how kitchen set be used.

To what extent, if any, is gender-specific behavior (masculinity/ femininity) a result of socialization, nature, or both?

The choice of toy(s) is up to you (you may choose two toys to compare and contrast, but no more than two). You can analyze gender- neutral toys.

The readings from Signs of Life should assist your analysis. All papers must also have a a Works Cited Page that includes one source from the list of essays we will

cover from Signs of Life and a minimum of four outside sources (one from a book, one from a periodical/journal, internet source and one of your choice) that will you

find on your own.
A great source is Google Scholar!

REQUIREMENTS: All of the following requirements must be fulfilled. If anyare missing I will not read, provide feedback nor a grade for the assignment. This will result

in an automatic F and Zero points.

1. Minimum 4 complete pages (this means to the bottom of the page). ____

2. Minimum 5 (1 from our class text and 4 outside sources) sources of research. ____

3. 4 Outside sources of research must include:

Book ____,Periodical/Journal ____, Internet Source ____,

and One of your choice ____.

4. Proof of one tutoring session in the writing center attached. ____

5.Two peer edits ____.

6. A complete Works Cited Page. ____

7. This writing prompt filled out and attached ____.

8. The essay is to be turned in at the beginning of class- no later than five minutes after class begins !!

REMINDERS: Use the following list when proofreading your work to make sure that you have a complete MLA format essay.

1. A clear, specific thesis that directly addresses the writing prompt. _____

2. A proper introduction that includes:

a broad opening ____, a transition ____, and a thesis ____.

3. A proper conclusion that includes:

a narrow, specific opening/ summary ____, a transition ____,

and a NEW FINAL STATEMENT regarding your topic ____.

4. Proper MLA format that includes:

Name, date, etc. on top left hand side ____

Last name w/ pg. # on top right hand side ____

proper in-text citation ____

Creative title ____

Times New Roman Font ____

12 point font ____

Double Spaced throughout ____

5. Use of the three tiered structure (topic sentence, body, concluding sentence) for each paragraph ____.

6. Use of the three tiered structure (intro, quote, comment) for each quote ____.

7. Avoid the use of first person unless the prompt specifically asks for personal experience ____.

8. Avoid phrases such as I believe, I think, In my opinion, etc. ____.

9. Raise the level of vocabulary (avoid repetition of terms and conversational/

colloquial language) ____.

10. Avoid the use of indefinite pronouns and vague terms ____.

11. When discussing literature, art or film always write in the present tense unless there is something in the narrative that occurs in the past (such as in a flash

back) ____.

12. Proofread for typing, grammatical and structural errors ____.

13. Spell check the essay ____.

what extent, if any, is gender-specific behavior (masculinity/ feminin

Choose a toy and analyze how it does/ does not promote traditional gender roles.? Use your analysis of the toy you chose to answer the following question:? ??? ??? To

what extent, if any, is gender-specific behavior (masculinity/ feminin

Project description
Gender Codes and Social Rules

Reading Assignments:
-Maasik & Solomons Weve Come A Long Way, Maybe
-Devors Gender Role Behavior and Attitudes
-Blums The Gender Blur: Where Does Biology End and Society
Take Over?
-Tannens There is No Unmarked Woman
-Gibsons Warrior Dreams
-Roland Barthes Toys
-Peg Tyre & Julie Scelfo Why Girls Will Be Girls

Background:
Some people believe that the childrens nursery rhyme about little girls being made of sugar and spice and everything nice reinforces the idea that little girls (and

women) should be sweet and feminine at all times. Other people believe that they rhyme is just a harmless childrens song. No one really believes little boys are made

of snips and snails and puppy dog tails. but is gender-specific behavior a product of biology (were born either masculine or feminine) or a social construct ( we learn

masculinity and femininity from social codes)?
On one side are social constructionists, many of whom are feminists, who argue that gender specific behavior (the display of masculinity/ femininity) is a learned

behavior. They believe that society and culture teach and condition us to act masculine and feminine. Certain behaviors, for example aggressiveness and fierceness, are

praised in men while frequently scorned in women. Boys who display traits typical of the opposite gender are derided as sissies, and often called queer or unmanly.
Several writers make the same argument: gender-specific behavior is learned from socialization. However, Deborah Blum makes an equally strong argument that biology

does play a role in gender identity. In your view, is gender-specific behavior a product of society or biology? Look at everyday life (clothing, childrens toys, speech

patterns) for clues as you formulate your opinion. You may also want to refer to the various forms of popular culture and the cultural myths we have discussed this

semester to support your analysis.

Topic: In a 4-6 page thesis driven essay, respond to the following prompt:

Choose a toy and analyze how it does/ does not promote traditional gender roles. Use your analysis of the toy you chose to answer the following question:
1. I HAVE CHOSED THE KITCHEN SET AS MY TOPIC TOY. please talk about how dose kitchen set teach the girl know about the gender (female) behavior.
2. Please analysis kitchen set toy as the user toy(the type of toys, one is user and another is creator), and explain why/how kitchen set be used.

To what extent, if any, is gender-specific behavior (masculinity/ femininity) a result of socialization, nature, or both?

The choice of toy(s) is up to you (you may choose two toys to compare and contrast, but no more than two). You can analyze gender- neutral toys.

The readings from Signs of Life should assist your analysis. All papers must also have a a Works Cited Page that includes one source from the list of essays we will

cover from Signs of Life and a minimum of four outside sources (one from a book, one from a periodical/journal, internet source and one of your choice) that will you

find on your own.
A great source is Google Scholar!

REQUIREMENTS: All of the following requirements must be fulfilled. If anyare missing I will not read, provide feedback nor a grade for the assignment. This will result

in an automatic F and Zero points.

1. Minimum 4 complete pages (this means to the bottom of the page). ____

2. Minimum 5 (1 from our class text and 4 outside sources) sources of research. ____

3. 4 Outside sources of research must include:

Book ____,Periodical/Journal ____, Internet Source ____,

and One of your choice ____.

4. Proof of one tutoring session in the writing center attached. ____

5.Two peer edits ____.

6. A complete Works Cited Page. ____

7. This writing prompt filled out and attached ____.

8. The essay is to be turned in at the beginning of class- no later than five minutes after class begins !!

REMINDERS: Use the following list when proofreading your work to make sure that you have a complete MLA format essay.

1. A clear, specific thesis that directly addresses the writing prompt. _____

2. A proper introduction that includes:

a broad opening ____, a transition ____, and a thesis ____.

3. A proper conclusion that includes:

a narrow, specific opening/ summary ____, a transition ____,

and a NEW FINAL STATEMENT regarding your topic ____.

4. Proper MLA format that includes:

Name, date, etc. on top left hand side ____

Last name w/ pg. # on top right hand side ____

proper in-text citation ____

Creative title ____

Times New Roman Font ____

12 point font ____

Double Spaced throughout ____

5. Use of the three tiered structure (topic sentence, body, concluding sentence) for each paragraph ____.

6. Use of the three tiered structure (intro, quote, comment) for each quote ____.

7. Avoid the use of first person unless the prompt specifically asks for personal experience ____.

8. Avoid phrases such as I believe, I think, In my opinion, etc. ____.

9. Raise the level of vocabulary (avoid repetition of terms and conversational/

colloquial language) ____.

10. Avoid the use of indefinite pronouns and vague terms ____.

11. When discussing literature, art or film always write in the present tense unless there is something in the narrative that occurs in the past (such as in a flash

back) ____.

12. Proofread for typing, grammatical and structural errors ____.

13. Spell check the essay ____.