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Homework
Overview:
For this homework, you will have the opportunity to connect your reading to examples of men and women and their roles in a family unit as portrayed by mainstream media.
Instructions:
Select a family of your choice from a popular television show over the years. Feel free to select anything from earlier days, like I Love Lucy, or more recent such as Modern Family.
Discuss the following:
A. Identify the show/movie you selected and provide a brief overview of each member in the family unit. In this overview, discuss their role.
B. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the primary caregivers in this household (husband/wife, single parent, grandparent/caretaker, same-sex couple, etc.).
C. Connect the roles, responsibilities and expectations observed in the family dynamics to the concepts discussed in this week's reading about men and women.
D. Does this family adhere to traditional gender roles? Are the gender roles non-traditional? Do they apply to all family members? Are all family members expected to follow strict expectations about their gender roles? Does sexuality impact the gender roles in the household?