Assignment Number 22
Discussion/Writing
Chrisler Chapter 21. Michelle A. Paludi. Sexual harassment of college students: Cultural similarities and differences. (332-355)
Crawford & Unger. Shevy Healey, Confronting ageism: a MUST for mental health. (278-287)
Crawford & Unger. Virginia Braun in conversation with Eve Ensler, Public talk about "private parts." (288-293)
Pipher 15. A fence at the top of the hill. (282-293)
hooks 16. Total bliss: Lesbianism and feminism. (93-99)

Student Name _____________________
Date due: 11-30-04
Psychology 358
Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.
If this paper is late and you believe it may qualify as an excused absence please explain __________________________________
Late papers. Unexcused late papers may be turned in for one-half credit for the written portion of the assignment.
Spacing. Papers must be typed, double spaced.
8-1/2 X 11 paper. In order to make handling papers easy and to ensure that none are misplaced, all papers are expected to be 8-1/2 X 11 inches, stapled, and with no torn, spiral notebook edges.
Please staple the questions to your answers or write out the questions as well as the answers. Having the questions available will facilitate class discussion.
1. What was your reaction to the guest speaker Erika Leif from CASDA? What did you learn?
2. According to Michele Paludi, what is the empirical definitions of sexual harassment? Are there experiences you have had that you have not defined as sexual harassment, but now because of this definition you have reclassified as sexual harassment? If you are comfortable doing so, please explain. (336-337)
3. If you are comfortable sharing with me, please describe an instance of sexual harassment you have experienced at UW-Superior. The instance may be sexual harassment from a faculty member, staff member, or student.
4. What can be done to reduce sexual harassment at UW-Superior?
5. In what ways can you relate to Shevy Healey (Confronting Ageism)? In what ways is she an inspiration for you? (278-287)
6. Why did Eve Ensler start doing "The Vagina Monologues?" What points did she make in this article? Vagina Monologues was in Duluth last year. Did you see it? What did you think of it? (288-293)
7. What is your reaction to Pipher's Chapter 15 A fence at the top of the hill? What could you relate to? What did you find most important? (282-293)
8. What is your reaction to the hooks chapter, "Total bliss?" What did you learn? (93-99)