GENDER IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION PAPER

10% of final grade

(Grading Rubric available here)

This paper ask you to apply course readings and discussion to identify and examine the social construction of your own unique gender identity. Include specific observations and descriptions. Remember, that there is not one gendered experience; rather gender is influenced by race, social class, etc.  

Your goal in this application is to answer the questions of what you have learned regarding how gender is constructed, and how that construction influences your worldview and expectations. You should include stories or anecdotes and theorize your experience. 

To meet this latter requirement, you must apply 3 or more relevant concepts from the course in your analysis.  Be sure to define your terms, rather than just name-drop.  Write a coherent essay that features your voice, not just a list of concept applications.  Creativity is encouraged. No external references are required. 

You will be asked to share what you are comfortable with as we discuss the papers in class. Your paper must be typed in a 12-pt. font, double-spaced, in proper MLA format, without writing errors. It should be a minimum of three full pages, a maximum of four full pages, and uploaded to blackboard on time.