1. “A gynecologist tweeted about periods . . .” Follow Up
What societal issues are raised by this article?
What are the pros and cons of inclusive language?
Based on your reading of the article, what is your reaction to the topics being addressed?
Think . . .
What bothered you/angered you the most?
What topic did you most connect with?
What is the one thing that you still remembered after reading the article?

2. Theoretical Perspectives Sample Questions
Functionalism: How does the organization of reproductive health care impact the level of care offered to transgender men?
Systems Theory: How do learned attitudes towards the act of menstruation impact adolescent females experiencing their period for the first time?
Symbolic Interactionism: How does the use of Twitter impact the efficacy of communication?
Exchange Theory: How does the implementation of inclusive language affect the communication of political issues?
Life Course Approach: How does the initiation of menstruation impact a female’s relationships with males?
Conflict Theory/Feminist Theory: How does “mansplaining” impact the distribution of power within a long-term relationship?
Ecological Systems Theory: How does the taxation of feminine hygiene products in North America impact the accessibility of these products to individuals living below the poverty line?

3. What is the future of the Canadian family?
Essay Question
What is the future of the Canadian family?
Based on your observations of the three families in Modern Family, create a research question that connects to this topic.
Ensure that your research question reflects one of the eight social science theories studied to date.
Note that you will have limited time to respond to this question; streamline your area of focus accordingly.

4. The Family in History Read pages 10 to 21 in the textbook.
Trace the origins of the family from its initiation to its changing structure, and what the contemporary family looks like today.
Ensure that you have a strong comprehension of how the family unit has evolved over time.
Keep track of the pages from which you gather your information.