Week 10:

1. Please Read Chapter 4- Gender

2. Define: (4 pts-.5 p/c)

Gender
Masculinity
Transgender
Sexual Harrasment
Title IX
Sexism
Boy Crisis
Non-sexist education

3. Watch the following videos:

Watch Video Dr. James Garbarino on the different socialization of boys and girls in society

Duration: 3:42
User: n/a – Added:1/17/14

Watch Video CU Boulder Next Denver – Dr. Liz Meyer (MEduw)

Duration: 8:26
4.  Answer from chapter 4 the following discussions and submit your WP#10 

A. Thinking about the possibility of having both males and females support women and gender’s rights to approach equality together. Regardless of gender, consider your knowledge of these social issues and consider if you need it as a future teacher.  (150-200 words-be critical) 5 pts.

a) Do you support feminism’s social ideology?  Do you consider yourself a feminist? Are there feminist issues you keep, and which ones do you oppose? Why, or why not? Explain how you have been exposed to these topics (e.g., in school, church, home, etc.). Or write what you know, and what you consider is, etc.

B. Many students report that they have been sexually harassed in K-12 schools. However, not all teachers and school officials believe them. Think about your own experiences. (no words count) (2 pt p/c total 8 pts)

a) During K-12, did you obtain any information to avoid bullying and sexual harassment issues?

b) Did you obtain any information about Sexual Education? If so, how? In a class, workshop, conference, or guest speaker?

c) What can teachers do to help stop or reduce bullying and sexual harassment among groups?

d) As a future teacher, do you consider it essential to learn about sex education in preparation? Explain why or why not?