2 Assignment

Read and listen to the following:

Gender and Work: Challenging Conventional Wisdom  Scan the titles and pick an article to read that interests you.

Kristin J. Lieb, “Female Pop Stars as Brands,” from Gender, Branding, and the Modern Music Industry: The Social Construction of Female Popular Music Stars.  [NOTE: Click on .pdf file above]

Radio story: “A Song Called ‘Quiet’ Struck A Chord With Women.  Two Years Later, It’s Still Ringing.”

Afterwards, write a one-page summary of what you think are the most important ideas from the article, book chapter, and radio story.  Second, write a one-page reaction to the material.  Please upload the summary and reaction together as one file.  Be sure to do this assignment prior to starting on the listening assignment.