Each group will sign up to lead several discussions throughout the semester. The groups will be responsible for presenting the material assigned for that day and facilitating class discussion. The groups will then hand in their presentation materials and notes to me for evaluation. I will base the evaluations on how well the groups represent the issues from the readings in order to provoke critical thinking and significant class dialogue. Topics such as images of women in culture, breast cancer, pornography, and ways in which the contemporary feminist movement has affected women's lives are possible.
Research is involved.
Possibilities might include participation in campus events or volunteering at a community organization that is based in women's issues. This assignment forges a connection between the classroom and activism. The paper should both summarize and critique the experience in relation to class readings. This challenge could take the form of a talk with a friend about homophobia, date rape, sexism, etc. Do not put yourself or others in danger to complete this assignment.