Unit 3: Informative Writing (Oct 28/Nov 2)

LEARNING INTENTION: To explore the impact of the social construction of gender in contemporary society

CONNECT: What is your favorite holiday/celebration?

Return Shared Inquiry rubrics; Formative essays in drop with reflection. 


Unit 3: Gender 

Before we begin, consider...

1. What does it mean to be a male/female in contemporary society? 
2. What are some gender stereotypes? 
3. What impact has the social construction of gender had on you? 

Watch the following film trailers: 

What ideas are being presented about what it means to be ‘male’ or female’ in today’s society?

As we watch 'The Mask You Live In', collect detailed evidence about the impact of gender on contemporary American culture in your research portfolio (in drop). 

H/W- Read 'The social construction of gender' by Judith Lorber and add to research portfolio.