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Journal Instructions 1. Read the prompt and use it as a guide for your response. 2. Cite any sources using AAA format (Author Publication year, page #). 3. Responses are required to be 2 pages in length, 12 size font and 1.5 spaced. 4. Save responses either as a PDF or as a shared and editable google doc (preferred). *If you decide to use a shared and editable google doc: Share – General Access – Anyone with the link – Editor – Done. Then send the link in an email. 5. Submit via email to by the due date. Put the class code and section in the subject of the email (AN T/PSY 210.01). Submissions without the full course code & section will be checked last.
Journal #1 Choose ONE of the following options:
Option A: What are some examples of the relationship between gender and power? C. Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk “We Should All be Feminists” and Mascia-Lees text both tackle issues of what feminism is and how women’s narratives in history & culture has been widely neglected by the social science disciplines (among others). Choose a quote or theme from both the TED Talk & the article that you found complemented one another. Explain why. Reference the other materials we’ve discussed so far in class to strengthen your argument.
Option B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t I9D7tEixc&ab channe1=VICELife After watching the short VICE doc, consider the following: How is Mosuo social structure and kinship unique, and what are the factors that contribute to this? What were the different perspectives of ‘walking’ marriage; what are its benefits or flaws, as described by the individuals interviewed? How do you think Mosuo culture relates to our discussion on gender roles, sexual inequality, egalitarianism and modes of production/resources? on monogamy and marriage? the labor economy? Consider the effects of globalization on Mosuo culture- the sexualization and demonization of walking marriages, the Western gaze, tourism, etc.- and how the younger generation of Mosuo women are interested in ‘outside’ culture. Any other thoughts on the community’s practices, connections to class discussions/readings, or critiques /comments on the film?
