In  this course we will address a number of topics related to gender and  society. To analyze the impact of gender in society, we will first  examine the way in which gender has affected our lives as individuals.  For this assignment, you will describe your “gendered self,” providing a  description of gender in your everyday life, and then analyze the ways  that your gender impacts your everyday life. Describe what it means to  be your gender in society and for you as an individual. Also discuss the  way in which you conform or deviate from societal expectations of  masculinity or femininity. How has gender as a social construct impacted  your life choices?  What socializing agents have impacted your thoughts  on gender?

Provide  a detailed description and analysis of at least one example of when  gender has influenced you, social interactions with others, social  behaviors, decisions, etc. Make sure to indicate this example in the  summary (for example, use headings ).  Incorporate related  theories and course materials in your analysis. Also consider the  following questions in your summary: How does your gender impact your  everyday interactions with others? How is appearance and body image  related to how you experience gender? How are your performances of  gender related to other social factors such as race, class, and  sexuality? How are you rewarded or disadvantaged for the way you “do”  gender every day?  Also incorporate at least one example from the media  (such as a commercial or print ad) that demonstrates gender expectations  in society.  Include a brief discussion on the source and include a  link/image.

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