Journal #2:
Sex & Gender
Due: Sunday, February 2, 2020
For this assignment, you will interpret and relate sociological content to your daily life and personal history. In this journal, you will apply course
content to a discussion of sex, gender, and your own life.
First, what is sex? What is gender? What is the critical and meaningful difference between the two? What types of social problems do we see
relative to sex and gender? List and describe at least two (2). What role does the media play? What role does the media play relative to shaping,
promoting, and contributing to social problems of sex and gender? In this journal, you will share part of your personal biography as example(s) to
supplement your discussion of sex, gender, and social problems.
Your answers should be in essay format, typed, 1-2 pages in length, and double-spaced. This assignment should be completed independently. A
high-quality essay will explicitly incorporate concepts, theories, and topics from the text and lectures, and it will demonstrate a good understanding of
them as they pertain to the questions above.
Your paper should include an introduction, an overview sex and gender, an overview of the role of the media and inequality, and a brief discussion as
relative to your life. Summarize your thoughts and explain using key course content. Lastly, your journal should include a conclusion explaining how
using key course content gave you a better understanding of your biography.
REQUIREMENTS AND TIPS
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Assignment Length: 1-2 pages
Format: Typed (12pt. font), double-spaced, one (1) inch margins
You must provide citations using a consistent and appropriate APA format both in-text and with a References page at the end of the paper
Be sure to clearly and correctly define all sociological concepts, terms, or theories that are used in your paper. Show off what you’ve learned!
Excessive problems in grammar, spelling, and punctuation will result in grade deductions
SOCI 1160
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ASU – Bennett