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Essay #1: The Impact of Gender Socialization on Females
Content:
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Your essay should focus on how the negative impact of GENDER SOCIALIZATION in
our society for females.
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In your introductory paragraph, you will need to define Gender Socialization, using the
academic articles assigned in class.
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Keep your focus narrow. This is only a 3-to-4-page essay. The broader the topic, the
more difficult to keep your essay focused. You do not have to cover everything on your
topic!
Structure:
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This essay will function as a literature review. Literature reviews use secondary
sources (the assigned articles), and do not report new or original experimental work.
Meaning you are to use the research to make an argument, rather than stating
your own opinion.
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You are required to use a minimum of five academic articles for this essay. Refer to at
least four course readings. Then use another suggested course reading or one of
your choosing (no blogs, websites, magazine articles, etc.).
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All information you take from the articles must have a cited reference; in-text citations
include direct quotes as well as paraphrased (putting the information in your own
words). Please refer to the “Essay Cheat Sheet” – this has everything you need for
high points on your essay!
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The reference page should adhere to APA format.
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Essays should be approximately 1,000 words (not including your reference page)
and should not be substantially under or over the 1000-word requirement.
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Essays should be double-spaced, times new roman font or arial.
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You do not need an abstract, a title page or running headers.
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Please upload in a Microsoft Word Doc
OPTIONAL THESIS STATEMENT:
Parents, school, and media are major ways our culture reinforces gender socialization;
unfortunately, gender socialization can be much more harmful to females.
Feel free to devise your own three-point thesis statement. You are also welcome to use parts
or all of this simple thesis statement. A major topic in this class is how gender socialization
impacts females. Some of the prime ways to socialize females is through Parents, School
(teachers, peers, hidden curriculum, curriculum), and Media. The articles below will have
help (remember, you must use at least four of them and can only use ONE outside source).
You would also need to define “gender socialization” in your introduction paragraph. I am
here to help you with any part of your essay!
EDUC 165 REACTION PAPER PROMPT
A reaction paper is a type of academic assignment that requires students to read, analyze and
respond to a particular piece of literature, such as an article or book. The primary purpose of a
reaction paper is to express the student’s thoughts and opinions about the content they have
engaged with. This type of assignment aims to encourage critical thinking, reflection, and the
integration of personal experiences. This reaction paper is not an essay but does have a similar
format.
I expect you follow the outline below, use the article for most of your points and examples, and
adhere to correct APA citation. I also expect you to have a clear, three-point thesis statement as the
last sentence in your introduction paragraph. You CAN use personal pronouns, points, and examples
in this reaction paper as well. Please look at the rubric as this is how I will be scoring your paper.
Please look at the Essay Cheat Sheet for correct APA citation. Be sure to use all three of these
resources – this prompt, the rubric, and the Essay Cheat Sheet for maximum points.
Reaction Paper Outline
Introduction: Briefly introduce the article in your first paragraph.
Thesis Statement: Your thesis statement must have three points that clearly states your overall
reaction to this article.
Summary: Provide a detailed summary of the articles key points, arguments, and evidence. Highlight
any examples or studies mentioned by the author. Be sure that your summary is clear and accurately
reflects the author’s main ideas. This section provides context for your analysis.
Analysis: Share your thoughts, opinions, and reactions to the article. Discuss how this article has
impacted your understanding or perspective regarding the importance of providing equity in
education.
Personal Connection: Relate to your own experiences, beliefs, or current events. Discuss any
insights or realization you gained from reading the articles.
Conclusion: Summarize your main points, restate your thesis, and conclude with a final thought or
reflection that leaves a last impression.
I am attaching a suggested outline of a Reaction Paper that was generated by ChatGPT after I
inputted info about the assigned article. Please feel free to use this to guide you in your own paper.
Obviously, you cannot directly quote or paraphrase this material, but you could use it to locate points
in the article and frame these topics for your paper.
This is article is long and complex but really is just about how one Black girl’s experience in a racist
and sexist institution and how she is trying to reconcile that within this institution, right? Focus on
that!
Castro, E. (2023). “I can’t just keep talking about the men”: Black girl resistance in a history classroom.
Race, Ethnicity and Education, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/13613324.2023.2239715
ChatGPT
I. Introduction
A. Overview of Cierra’s journey in navigating physical and academic spaces and introduction of Black
feminist thought and Black girl cartography.
B. Thesis Statement: This paper explores the multifaceted nature of Cierra’s experiences, unveiling the
battleground of interpersonal oppression in physical space and cultural hegemonic domination in the
curriculum. By analyzing Cierra’s active resistance, we aim to demonstrate how her journey becomes a
pathway to empowering learning, inspiring a reevaluation of educational approaches within the
framework of Black feminist pedagogy.
II. Summary & Analysis
1. Interpersonal Oppression in Physical Space
A. Description of Cierra’s encounters and challenges within the school environment
B. Analysis of the impact of navigating physical space on Cierra’s identity and agency
C. Discussion on the limitations imposed upon Cierra and her negotiations within the school
environment.
2. Cultural Hegemonic Domination in Curriculum
A. Examination of the U.S. history curriculum as a space of cultural, hegemonic domination
B. Unpacking Cierra’s struggles with the framing of historical narratives and its implications
C. Exploration of power dynamics within the curriculum and Cierra’s resistance to dominant cultural
narratives
3. Cierra’s Resistance and Reframing
A. In-depth analysis of Cierra’s active resistance to constraints
B. Exploration of the potential of Cierra’s journey to inspire different approaches to education.
C. Scrutiny of Cierra’s essay, presentation, exchange with the principal, and responses to interview
questions as avenues for challenging and reshaping established concepts
lll. Personal Connection
A. Personal reflections on the significance of Cierra’s journey in the context of broader societal issues
B. Consideration of the potential impact of this analysis on future educational practices and policies.
IV: Conclusion
A. Recapitulation of Cierra’s journey and its implications
B. Reinforcement of the thesis statement: Cierra’s experiences underscore the need for a reevaluation
of educational approaches, advocating for empowering learning within the framework of Black
feminist pedagogy.
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