Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Feminism

92 minutes

PCC DUAL CREDIT CRN=24498

Registration is now open until April 15

Reminder: If you are going to be going for PCC WR121 credit you need to register for this class by April 15.

Reminder:

·       All work must be submitted on time (unless you pre-arrange a late submission at least two days in advance.) This is non-negotiable.

·       Tests and other summative essays/projects cannot be revised for a better grade: the original grade is the grade that stands for PCC credit. This is non-negotiable. 

      1.   Free-write: Based on our readings and discussions, how would you define and characterize the term “intersectionality?” Give one example of intersectionality that you know about (consider using an example from Between the World and Me or from the larger world.)

       2.   Share in pairs/groups and then as a whole class. 

       3.   Watch and take notes on Kimberle Crenshaw’s TED Talk 

       4.   Read “Why Intersectionality Can’tWait” by Kimberle Crenshaw. DUE MONDAY, APRIL 15: In Google Classroom, write a response to this article and TED Talk. 

       5.   Free-write: “What is gender? April 9 2019”:

·       What is gender? Define this word. What are some examples you could give of what gender is if you were trying to explain the concept to an alien from another planet that has no such concept.

·       What is feminine/femininity? Be specific and give examples.

·       What is masculine/ masculinity? Be specific and give examples.

·       How do you know that these things are “feminine” and “masculine?”  

         6.   Share out

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday, April 9:

Read and annotate “We’ve Come a Long Way, Maybe” using these annotation instructions

Homework due Tuesday, April 9: Choose ONE of these options:

·       Bring to class a magazine that targets one gender (such as Maxim or jane or GQ or Vogue.) Study the articles and advertising in your magazine and analyze the gender roles that are assumed for men and women. List the major roles that you find. What patterns do you find? Be prepared to share your findings in small groups on Friday, April 6.

·       Use a search engine such as Yahoo! Or Google to research what issues are considered “male” and “female” territory on the internet. Focus your search on a comparison of specific topics, such as “men’s rights” and “women’s rights.” Be prepared to share your findings in small groups on Tuesday, April 9.