Trace the history and current state of one aspect of gender that
you believe is undergoing change. You may choose a wide range of topics, but here are a few sample
arguments, to get you thinking:
- The pandemic has changed the roles of women in the family and workplace
- Masculinity has become more (or less?) violent
- The rights of transgender individuals have stalled (or are moving forward?)
- Feminism has become mainstream (or is no longer relevant?)
- The media has improved (or worsened?) in its representation of women
Description of the current state and evidence for your thesis
a. You should point to at least three specific examples that support your argument (for example, if you are
arguing that the rights of trans individuals have increased, you could draw on examples of media
representation)
Academic theories/articles to provide analysis
a. b.
3+ class readings
3+ additional academic articles
Class reading:
Ehrenreich, B., & English, D. (1973). Complaints and disorders: The sexual politics of sickness.
Schilt, K. (2006). Just One of the Guys? How Transmen Make Gender Visible at Work. SAGE Publications.
Pascoe, C. J. (2011). Dude, You're a Fag; Compulsive Heterosexuality. Berkeley: University of California Press.
Sample Solution