Respond to one of the following prompts: Prompt 1 (Week 10: Magic, Belief, and Religion) Durkheim argued that a distinction between the sacred and the profane was a key characteristic of religion. Thinking about your own culture, what are some examples of ideas or objects that are considered “sacred”? What are the rules concerning how […]
Gender Stereotypes in Media Research question is: How has social media affected the expression of gender and sexuality? How has it affected gender roles in general? Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1g69z35.15?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0196859912473777 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2056305116672885 http://www1.udel.edu/comm245/readings/GenderedMedia.pdf
Chapter Summary – Gender and Sexuality Prepare a 1100 word chapter summary that covers the main ideas and theories discussed in this chapter.
Assignment task Critically discuss two or more theoretical perspectives that we have discussed during the module and apply those theoretical perspectives to at least three everyday experiences of gender and/or sexuality. The portfolio should include an explanation and critical discussion of your chosen theoretical perspectives, this should form the bulk of the wordcount and should […]
Ancient text Description Present an important introductory note In the following questions, wherever it is stipulated that at least 2 separate sources from the course be used, this means that students must demonstrate knowledge of and engagement with the entirety of each of those 2 texts. For instance, if you choose to use Homer’s Odyssey […]
Overview In this journal activity, you will explore the ways in which use of language influences perceptions of human behavior. Scenario To better understand the elements that shape our view of human abnormality, Jamal has begun to reflect on his own lived experiences. During Jamal’s adolescence, no element seemed more powerful to him than language. […]
PSY 215 Module Six Activity For this journal activity, you will focus on the influence of language on shaping perceptions of human behavior. Specifically, consider how the words we use can have a dramatic positive or negative influence on how we view the biological, psychological, and social orientations of others. Respond to the following prompts […]
How are issues of gender and sexuality addressed in contemporary Asian art? Discuss with reference to specific examples in art and/or exhibitions. Description How are issues of gender and sexuality addressed in contemporary Asian art? Discuss with reference to specific examples in art and/or exhibitions.
Description This assignment asks you to engage in an analysis of gender and sexuality in at least one mass media artifact. You may either analyze a print media artifact such as an advertisement OR a visual media artifact such as a television show or movie. You may use the prompts below to help guide your […]
