We talked more today in class about how society is gendered - here is another example, from MetroLeague.org.
Dear class,
Welcome back to the blog! Here's what happened in class today:
Learning Targets Addressed:
I can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
I can effectively conduct and apply research.
Soundtrack: "Just A Girl" by No Doubt. Selected for today because of the connection with our Gender unit. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 5/16/18:
Check-In/Review Agreements
What Can I Do Today?
Pointlessly Gendered Products
Final Project
Documentary
Homework: Read the blog! Go out and find ways that stores gender items - are there price differences, too? Post pictures in Google Classroom! Turn in any missing work, especially Racial Autobiographies!
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Check In/Review Agreements: At the beginning of class, we went over the Courageous Conversations Agreements, as always, to begin our work together for the day. After checking in, we talked for a bit about what is happening in the world outside of class, before moving on.
What Can I Do Today?: We also asked students if there was anything they wanted to add to the "What Can I Do Today?" poster up at the front of the room, in terms of actions outside of class. We also noted that the list is live on the blog here on the upper right corner, with links!
Pointlessly Gendered Products: We wanted to talk about how products at the store can be "gendered" for no reason, and that very similar products can be more expensive due to gender. Here are a few links to go with this:
We hope this was interesting and helps with understanding how gender impacts society. The assignment for this weekend is related (please submit it on Google Classroom):
Over the weekend of May 18-20, please go out and see if you can find:
1) Products in stores that are "unnecessarily gendered" - assigning a gender to something that really does not need it. This could be in terms of clothing, toys, toiletries, etc. Use the links we shared in class for ideas!
2) A price difference in terms of how much items cost if they are gendered "for women" or "for men" - even if there is not a difference, we still want to know!
3) Take pictures of two comparable items and upload them here with a brief description of what you found.
Final Project: Due to semester finals coming up especially fast for Seniors, we introduced what the final project for the semester will be. Take a look here and think about what you might want to do:
Please note the upcoming due dates on the second page!
Documentary: The end of class was devoted to starting the recent National Geographic documentary on Gender. To watch the trailer for the documentary, click here:
During the documentary, we wanted students to take notes on what they were seeing and any questions that came up. We will hope to finish the documentary next class. Thanks, everyone!
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