Find an example in popular culture of communication about gender identity/expression.

The example could be from a TV show, movie, news or magazine article, social media, etc. It can be real (e.g. a comment uttered by a politician) or fictional (e.g. a representation within a movie). The only caveat is that the example must have been first printed, published, or aired within the past 6 months. 

Briefly explain what was communicated about gender identity or expression. Provide source citation information for your example.

 

Part 2: Analyze the example and identify its theoretical assumptions about where gender comes from.

Does the example suggest a biological, psychological, or critical/cultural approach to understanding gender development? Explain your assessment. 

Here is an example of how you might begin to analyze your example of popular culture communication about gender identity/expression:

 

Part 3: Critique the theoretical assumptions that underlie the example. 

• In the given example, what are the benefits and/or downsides of portraying gender development in this way? Is anyone advantaged (or disadvantaged) by these theoretical assumptions?
• What does the theory of gender development applied in your example reveal and conceal about the complexities of gender?
• In your example, would a different theory of gender development have been more helpful or illuminating? Why or why not?

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