Essay Problem: Compare & Contrast Gender Differences in Socialization
Write 1 page essay 250 words..
• What does Dr. Kimmel mean when he says "gender is about the changing meanings of the fact of being male or female; that those are culturally constructed; that they change from culture to culture and over time"?
• Can you give specific examples of different meanings of being male or female over the course of life-that is, different meanings when you're a child, teenager, adult, or elderly?
• How about differences in gender meanings across different cultures? Pick a different culture than the United States, and give an example where the definition of "men-ness" or "women-ness" vary drastically, based on time of life or other factors (class status, and so on.)
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.