essay

GSST 1S Spring, 2020

Paper #3

How are inequalities of gender and sexuality problematic in the labor market and in families, and how might this be changed? Drawing on course materials, explain if, why, and how inequalities of gender and sexuality present problems in the context of workplaces and families/intimate relationships. Conclude by discussing possibilities for social change in these two domains. What would equality in the labor market and in families/intimate relationships look like, and how might we accomplish it? In your response, be sure to explain/define key terms you are using and to integrate meaningfully at least three course readings assigned in Weeks Six through Ten. You are encouraged to include examples or ideas from other course materials, such as lessons or videos, readings from earlier in the quarter, and from your personal experiences, as well. You may include outside materials, but you are not expected to do so. Papers will be evaluated using the following criteria:

 Does the paper have a clear thesis sentence?  Does the paper identify and explain clearly if, how, and why inequalities of

gender and sexuality present problems in the contexts of the workplace and families/intimate relationships?

 Does the paper address possibilities for social change that would reduce inequalities of gender and sexualities in the labor market and families?

 Does the student include definitions of key terms and concepts?  Does the student meaningfully incorporate at least three course readings

assigned during Weeks Six through Ten?  Does the student correctly and effectively make use of course material to make

their argument?  Is the paper written clearly and coherently?  Is the paper free of typographical errors, run-on and incomplete sentences,

verb/noun incongruence, and other writing problems?  Is the paper no longer than 4 double-spaced pages using a reasonable (11-12

point) font and no smaller than 1” margins?  Does the student include in-text citations (Steinem 1978) for works cited?

Please submit your paper no later than Saturday, June 6th, at 6pm via the iLearn site for your discussion section. Common Questions about Papers May I use the first person (“I”) voice? Yes, please do! We want to hear your voice. What is meaningful incorporation of a course reading? Meaningful incorporation means using a reading in such a way that reflects your

understanding of the content and that advances the argument you are making. As much as possible, use your own words rather than quote directly from the reading. This helps convey your understanding of the material. Be sure to also use those readings that make the most sense for the argument you are making in your paper. How long should this paper be? The paper should not exceed four (4) pages. If you go over by a line or two, don’t panic. There is no minimum requirement, but short papers are likely not to address the topic adequately and probably need better elaboration to earn high scores.