Assignment Number 7
Discussion/Writing
Chrisler Chapter 6. Susan Barlow. Gender socialization, or How long a way has baby come? (80-95)
Crawford & Unger. Nellie Wong, When I was growing up. (91-92)
hooks Introduction. (vii-x)
hooks 1. Feminist politics: Where we stand. (1-6)
Pipher 4. Families--The root systems (74-100)
Student Name _____________________
Date due: 9-27-07
Psychology 258
Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.
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1. After reviewing the Chrisler chapter on gender socialization, which of the many forms of gender influence had the most impact you? Please explain. (C 80-95)
2. If current gender socialization doesn't change, what will happen to boys and girls, men and women? Explain why. (C 92)
3. What is your reaction to "When I was growing up?" What have you experienced that might be similar? (C&U 91-92)
4. What did you learn from the bell hooks Introduction? how will you use Feminism is for Everybody in your life? (h vii-x)
5. According to bell hooks what is feminism? Are you a feminist in these terms? (h 1-2)
6. At the end of the chapter, what are bell hooks' recommendations for feminism. Do you agree? Explain. (h 1-6)
7. What was your reaction to the Mary Pipher chapter on families? What did you especially relate to? Explain. (P 74-100)