Identify the themes (or elements) of what it means to be feminine in the United States. As part of your explanation, be sure you provide brief, concrete examples for the five themes. Finally, discuss one way that parental/guardian communication about gender (as discussed in Chapter 7 of Gendered Lives) may influence understanding of one or more of these themes.
What will be an ideal response?
Five themes of femininity are discussed in the text: (1) appearance still counts, (2) be sensitive and caring, (3) being treated negatively by others, (4) be a superwoman, (5) there is no single definition of femininity today. Each of these should have a short example to illustrate it.
Answers on the final portion of the question may vary. For instance, students may write about how girls are often given toys that encourage building relationships in order to play and may often practice cooking, cleaning, and childcare through games. This emphasizes that girls should be caring and responsive to others and be a superwoman.
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