For this essay, in three to four pages, develop an analysis discussing representations ofonegenderexpressionin three different mediums (print, film, television, internet, etc.) and how you believe that representation affects young people's perception of that gender. To develop this argument into a manageable topic for a three to fourpageessay, begin by narrowing your topic. For example, look at how a specific characteristic of the gender is portrayed (women as ahomemaker, men as protectors). Afterconsideringthe specific area you've chosen, consider these questions. How is the gender you've chosen to discuss, depicted inthe media? How do young people absorb these representations, and how do these portrayals influence their own beliefs about gender roles?

Process:

• prewriting exercise to determine which gender role you will examine. To develop an original argument, choose a subject that you think no one else in the class will examine.
• Develop a thesis that is narrow and arguable.
• Find evidence from media to support your argument. A variety of evidence is more compelling than from one particular outlet or type.
• You must address three different mediums. I have built into this course a discussion of gender in two: text (the essays of Wollstonecraft and Woolf) and movie (Encanto). You may use these and simply find a third medium, which can include, but is not limited to, television shows, advertising (commercial, electronic, or print), art, music (lyrics and score must be addressed), etc.
• You are required to use quotes from one of the readings we discussed in Unit 7 (Wollstonecraft or Woolf). Be sure the quotes are properly introduced and integrated. (You may also integrate something fromEncanto, but you are not required to do so).

Paper Requirements:

1. The Essay: three to four pages (nine hundred to twelve hundred words). The format should follow Modern language association style
2. You must provide one specific example for each medium you discuss. In other words, if you are discussing the portrayal of men in commercials, then you need to address one specific commercial as an example for your argument:

e.g. the male intruder in the Broadview Security commercial, which you can see at:Broadview Security : The Next Generation of Brink's Home Security : Commercial : "Backyard"(cc provided)Links to an external site.

1. You are required to use quotes from one of the readings we discussed in Unit 7 (Wollstonecraft or Woolf). Be sure the quotes are properly introduced and integrated.
2. A Works Cited page is required and must be turned in with the first draft.

Audience and Purpose:

You are developing this paper to address the influence media has on the way society, especially America's youth, perceive specific gender roles and characteristics. Who would find this information most concerning? Those are the people you need to address and persuade in this essay.