12:45 sbccd.instructure.com GENDER COMMUNICATION PAPER Link: GCPAPER1-1.doc This assignment will allow each one of you the opportunity to position yourself as an individual studying gender and communication. You will discuss your theories about gender and identity. I will be looking for papers that integrate and apply course concepts (correctly) throughout the paper. Papers will be evaluated on format, grammar, punctuation, spelling, integration and application of course concepts, and depth of analysis. This paper will be 4-5 typed, doubled-spaced pages (not including the title page). 100 points possible THE PAPER STRUCTURE SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Introduction should include: Discuss how you would have defined GENDER prior to taking this class. Explain why your definition of this concept may have been different or perhaps right on target. > Submit Assignment > 12:45 sbccd.instructure.com Body of the paper should include: First part of the body should include the following: 1. Define gender and gender identity according to your understanding now. 2. Identify and explain which theoretical approach (biological, psychological, social, or cultural) you feel most influences one's gendered identity. 3. Do you feel society and interpersonal relationships influence one's sense of self more than sex does? Second part of the body should include the following: Now that you have reflected on the concept gender and some of the theoretical approaches, which influence one's gendered identity, let us examine if our past experiences within our family have influenced/shaped our gender identity? 1. Describe/reflect on one interaction with your family (the earliest you can remember growing up) that communicated expectations for your gender. 2. Describe/reflect on the most recent interaction with someone who communicated to you expectations for your gender. 3. How have these two experiences impacted your gender identity today? Explain. Conclusion should include: Discuss your overall analysis regarding the issues discussed in this paper. < Submit Assignment >