Unit+4+-+Sex+&+Gender

The Fall 2011 KIS Sociology class decided to study "Sex & Gender" more in-depth this semester. This unit's essential questions are determined by the students, not the teacher, after each student has read the chapter, brainstormed ideas for questions, and met with other students to finalize them.

=sociology sex + gender questions= Cindy, Steve, Eric, Jenny Grace, Brian, Billy Andrew, Minae, Kyu Chris, Eun Kyung, Wooyon David, Justin, Christine Jennifer, Kyla, Joon, Leen

=sex + gender in class readings=
 * [|The Women's Crusade]
 * How to deal with [|modern-day slavery] by the author of [|Half the Sky]
 * [|The New Sex Scorecard]
 * talking openly about sex differences
 * [|Off Ramps & On Ramps]
 * keeping talented women on the road to success
 * ** For more readings about Sex & Gender (such as why are so many more boys around in Asia than girls and what does that mean), check out the links on the Further Exploration - Sociology & Beyond page. Feel free to add your own! **

=sex + gender TED talks= [|The End of Guys?] Social Media & the End of Gender [|A Call to Men] [|New Data on the Rise of Women] [|Sunita Krishnan Fights Sex Slavery] [|20 Essential Ted Talks for Women] - A list of 20 Ted Talks

=sex + gender unit wrap up=
 * **Due**: printed out for class __AND__posted in Google Docs folder by class time on Friday November 18
 * Note: Students missing school for the BodyWorld field trip should turn this in directly to Mr. Duncan before school.
 * Note: Students should bring readings for their major project to Friday's class.
 * **Assignment**:
 * **Specs**: 3.5 to 5 pgs, double-spaced, Times New Roman font, 1" margins, headings for each section (PART I, PART II, etc.)
 * **Content**:
 * **Part I**: Reflect on your own question and answer (from the link above). When reflecting, consider:
 * why/how you came up with your question
 * how you found your answers (consider quality of sources in your answer)
 * how your answer did or did not meet your expectations
 * how effective and creative was your presentation (considering the time given to work on it)
 * what you would like to know more about that topic
 * **Part II**: Reflect on 2 other people's question/answers and/or presentations. When reflecting, share:
 * any thoughts on your favorite questions, answers, and/or presentations from others
 * (note--you may copy/paste from your own journal if this helps)
 * **Part III**: Reflect on 1 of the in class readings (from above). The reflection should:
 * clearly state which reading this section is about
 * summarize the text's main points
 * explain your position on the important issues from the reading
 * list any further questions you would like to know about the topic and why you have those Qs
 * **Part IV**: Reflect on 1 of the Ted Talks on sex + gender (from above). The reflection should:
 * clearly state which Ted Talk this section is about
 * summarize the text's main points
 * explain your position on the important issues from the reading
 * list any further questions you would like to know about the topic and why you have those Qs
 * **Part V**: In one paragraph, wrap up your experience with the sex + gender unit
 * this is open to interpretation, but try to wrap it up as effectively as possible
 * On the back of the last page, students should handwrite their suggested grade for the unit.

=sex + gender extra= [|Do you think like a man or woman?] - Try this activity to find out!