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What does Mickey do for a living? Has anyone acted sexist at her job? Explain.
Warm-up:What does Gus do for a living? Why are his friend/coworker and daughter concerned? How are his bosses evaluating his ability to perform? Is this fair or is it ageism? What does Mickey do for a living? Has anyone acted sexist at her job? Explain. Objective:SWBAT identify examples of sexism and ageism in "Trouble with the Curve."
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Warm-up:Define Sexism and Ageism. Identify some work related examples. Objective:SWBAT explore sexism and ageism as it's demonstrated in "The Trouble With The Curve."
Warm-up:Clear your desk of everything except your notes and review. Use the blue side of the Scantron. When you are finished place your notes, test, Scantron, and Read/Respond (if you still have) in separate piles on the counter by my desk. Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to sexism and ageism.
Warm-up: Complete the following questions in the Review Section of your Notes: 13. How are sexism and ageism “two sides of the same coin”? 14. Below are several statements about older people. Identify each statement with one major theoretical perspective: Functionalist (F), Conflict Theory (C), Symbolic Interactionist (S). a. Ageism results in part from an oversupply of labor. b. Young people are uncomfortable around older people. c. The stigma attached to aging promotes a low self-concept among older people. d. Ageism is associated with industrialization. e. Older people are stereotyped. f. Ageism exists in part because older workers are inefficient. 15. Do you think Ageism is a problem in American society? Support you case with information. 16. Of the following which is an accurate statement: Since 1960 the economic situation for the elderly has deteriorated. The poverty rate for Americans over the age of 65 is lower than the official count indicates. Problems of older Americans who are members of racial or ethnic minorities are generally more severe than problems of elderly white. 17. What can older Americans do to increase their impact on government policy and legislation? Objective: SWBAT discuss the inequality experienced by America's elderly.
Warm-up: Complete the following review question in your note packet: 10. Define Sexism. 11. Give several examples of legal bias against women. 12. Do you support or oppose affirmative action programs for women in the workplace? Explain. Objective: SWBAT to compare and contrast the ways in which functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism approach ageism. http://www.pbs.org/lifepart2/watch/season-2/fighting-ageism Warm-up: Complete Revising Point of View. Prepare to Discuss. Complete What is Your Gender Scale Rating? Score Yourself. Complete Gender Role Survey. Prepare to Discuss. Objective: SWBAT assess masculine, feminine, and gender neutral characteristics, analyze themselves based on these attributes, as well as recognize gender variation among their peers. http://thedailyshow.cc.com/full-episodes/hk9p5m/april-22--2014---elizabeth-warren Warm-up:Respond to the following Review Questions in your Note Packet: 5. Why do functionalists believe that gender differences have survived? 6. How do symbolic interactionists explain gender roles? 7. How do teachers and peers influence the development of gender concepts? 8. Of the major factors influencing gender identity, which do you think has had the most effect on your development? Explain. 9. Mark the following terms as either Male (M) or Female (F) achiever aggressive analytical caring confident dynamic deferential devious intuitive loving manipulative nurturing organized passive planner powerful sensitive strong Objective:SWBAT define sexism, as well as describe examples of legal bias against women. Warm-up: Answer the following in your note packet: 1. How is gender different from sex? 2. How are gender traits acquired? 3. Researchers investigating behavioral differences between the sexes have now proven that several significant behaviors have a biological cause. True or False? Explain. 4. Suppose that, after your graduation, one of your teachers invites you back to speak to the class on the biological determinism versus socialization debate as it relates to gender. How would you summarize the effects that scientific research on gender has had on males and females of your generation? Objective: SWBAT summarize the sociological perspectives on gender. http://www.upworthy.com/gender Warm-up: Analyze the following statement and evaluate their accuracy: 1. Women talk more than men. 2. Women are more likely than men to touch each other. 3. Women use less personal space than men. Objective: SWBAT distinguish the concepts of sex, gender, and gender identity. Warm-up:How does Jackie Robinson ultimately win people over? What precedent does that set for us today? Objective:SWBAT analyze the relationship between the integration of baseball and the progress of civil rights.
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Dennis Gaskill Word of the Day:cognitive/adjective
definition: 1. Relating to the process of acquiring knowledge by the use of reasoning, intuition, or perception. 2. Having a basis in or reducible to empirical factual knowledge. “A Cognitive model for success.” Archives
May 2014
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