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1) Read, "from The Gender Knot: Patriarchy," by Allan  G. Johnson, on pages 974-1003 of Rereading America. book: Rereading America, chapter 5: gender

Next, create a n outline of the entire reading selection; use the outline template that is included below (or find your own) if you are not sure about doing outlines. Your outline needs to be at least ONE FULL PAGE in length, dou ble-sp ace . The reading selection is comprised of four distinct sections; make sure that your outline covers all sections of the reading:

a) male dominance

b) male centeredness

c) obsession with control

d) women & patriarchy

For the essay/composition part: Now that you have read and outlined the selection by Johnson, your answer to the following question will determine the paper that you write: "What does reading this piece by Allan G. Johnson, and the post-reading questions make me want to argue?" Turn your answer into an argument thesis, and use this to compose an argument essay. Use 12-point font, with double-spacing throughout, one-inch margins on all four sides, full paragraphs (6 to 7 complete sentences), and be sure that your argument includes what you have been practicing in class:

--An introductory paragraph that introduces your topic, includes a strong and definite argument thesis in a single sentence, and gives at least TWO SOLID REASONS that you will develop in your composition.

Read this about the Thesis: DO NOT use a three-point thesis (thesis connected to your reasons). Your thesis must be a single sentence--not connected to your reasons. Your reasons must be given in individual sentences--not connected to your thesis. Underline or highlight your thesis statement, so that it is clearly identifiable. 

--Two paragraphs (at a minimum) that provide evidence for the reasons in your introduction (one paragraph for each reason). Borrow from Johnson's passage one to two times in each paragraph, and include in-text citations. Go here for citation how-to: in-text citations

--One paragraph that presents at least one view that opposes your position. Borrow again, one to two times here, and include in-text citations.  

--One paragraph that acknowledges the opposing view, and then brings the focus back to your position. Borrow again here, one to two times here, and include in-text citations.

--A conclusion that clearly ties things up, and makes a closing observation about your argument topic.