1. GENDER IN TODAY’S SOCIETY

2. Think of as many gender stereotypes as you can – get into your row and jot them down on your poster paper
Ask yourself: “How are all girls/boys supposed to behave? What are they supposed to like or dislike? How are they supposed to look, think and feel? What are they supposed to be good at?”

3. Now, outside the circle, list what might make a boy or girls “outside the box”?
an example could be a boy who likes flowers, or a girl who likes motorcycles

4. Turn to a partner and share one time you felt like you were “inside the box” and one time you felt like you were “outside the box” for your gender.

5. Where do these stereotypes come from?
Are they valid/legit?
What is helpful/harmful about these stereotypes?
Are they limiting or empowering?
What traits of the opposite sex do you respect/admire?
What gender roles are you ok embracing
which ones would you like to see go away?

6. Essential Questions to Ponder
What does it mean to be a man/woman (your gender)?
What is chivalry to you and how much chivalry do you expect from a boy/girlfriend?
What are your ideal qualities in a partner?
What ideal qualities do you have to offer someone?
How are women disadvantaged? Advantaged?
How are men disadvantaged? Advantaged?

7. Start in class then homework:
Read the biography on Scott Russell Sanders – fill in graphic organizer
Start in class then homework:
Read “Looking at Women”
Personal Narrative #3: How should you look at the opposite sex?
Incorporate strong diction, syntax (change it up), and juxtaposition
Bring in a print ad that stereotypes a man and another that stereotypes a woman