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1142 Gender Roles and Women’s Studies
Grades 10-12: .5 Credit College Prep
How has the way we perceive gender roles changed and how has it not?
How is gender perceived throughout the world?
This course explores the evolving role of women and men in society as portrayed in film, literature, media, and the news. Watching speeches, such as Emma Watson’s “Heforshe” speech at the UN, films, studying literature and significant milestones in history affecting women, students will explore the changing portrayal and role of women and men. Students will examine the lives of women through their contributions to literature and society. Students should expect thoughtful class discussions, presentations, interviews, journal writing, as well as research and inquiry projects with extensive use of technology.
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