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Understanding Gender: Identity and Roles in Modern Society

This resource explores the distinction between gender identity and gender roles, examining how societal expectations shape behaviors considered appropriate for men and women. Traditionally, men were viewed as dominant and women as submissive, but these perceptions have evolved over time. The material includes discussions on gender stereotypes, androgyny, and the influence of media advertisements on our understanding of gender. Activities encourage critical thinking about personal experiences and cultural norms related to gender roles, fostering a deeper understanding of the topic.

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Understanding Gender: Identity and Roles in Modern Society

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  1. Warm Up How would you define gender?

  2. Gender Identity vs. Gender Role IDENTITY- physical makeup to which an individually biologically belong ROLE- set of behaviors that society considers appropriate for each sex

  3. Back in the day.. Men -> viewed as dominant Women -> viewed as submissive ….BUT THINGS HAVE CHANGED! (We will examine later on today)

  4. http://www.ricw.ri.gov/publications/GEH/lessons/358.htm#SOCIETY'Shttp://www.ricw.ri.gov/publications/GEH/lessons/358.htm#SOCIETY'S

  5. Gender Stereotypes Oversimplified or distorted generalization about the characteristics of men and women Who can think of a few? BOYS- GIRLS-

  6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FukzyfIqYf8 What stereotypes can you see by the boys? (about the girls) What stereotypes can you see by the girls? (about the boys) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yLGIH7W9Y

  7. Androgynous Combining traditionally male and female characteristics Becoming more, and more acceptable in todays society Greater personal responsibility (freedom)

  8. Group Jigsaw Seat 1- Page 118-120; Gender Differences Seat 2- Page 120-122; Origins of Differences Seat 3- Changing Gender Roles in America Seat 4- Global Gender Roles

  9. Changing – seat 3 http://people.howstuffworks.com/men-women-roles-changing.htm

  10. Different Cultures

  11. Media on Gender Roles Advertisement on Gender Roles 1. According to these ads, what are the characteristics of an attractive man and woman? 2. How do these ads reflect "who is successful" in our culture. How do the ads measure success? 3. What are the characteristics of ads with men in them? 4. What are the characteristics of ads with women in them? 5. In the ads with both men and women in them, how are the two portrayed together? 6. How do these generalizations from the ads compare with your own experiences? Do they reflect the gender roles in America?

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