Reference no: EM133750061
Overview: Risman (2004) argues that gender is embedded in all social institutions. In this paper you will analyze an institution that you belong to using Risman's characteristics of a structure.
Requirements:
Minimum 2,000 words
Cite at least three of our course materials in-text in ASA style
One can be Risman (2004)
Only one source can be a mini-lecture video
Do not use any outside sources
Note on Choosing an Institution:
Any institution/organization is open to analyze EXCEPT your family or marriage
You must choose an institution or organization that you know a lot about that enables you to answer all of the questions related to Risman's characteristics of a structure as it relates to gender.
If you do not want to use the real name of the institution (if it is your job, for example), feel free to make up a name.
Please contact me if you are unsure if your institution would be a good one to analyze for this paper.
Paper Sections:
Background: (10%)
Describe the institution
What is your relationship to the institution?
Why did you choose this institution to analyze?
Analyze the institution using Risman's characteristics of a structure: (70%)
* This section is where you should cite the three course materials.
Constituted by Individuals
Distinct Social Practices (Rules, Norms)
Constrains and Facilitates Behavior
Includes a Legitimating Ideology
Internalized as Identities and Selves
Organized and Permeated with Power
Subject to Change
Note: Each of the aspects above should be analyzed explicitly in relation to gender. For example, an institution may have a variety of underlying ideologies, but in your opinion, what ideologies exist in the institution as it relates to gender specifically?
3. Personal Reaction/Conclusion: (10%)
What was it like analyzing the institution in this way?
Did you learn anything new or feel any differently about the institution after analyzing it?
Did analyzing the institution cause you to think something new about the institution that you hadn't considered before?