Respond to TWO of the questions below in two well-written essays. Demonstrate your understanding by using your own words and ideas, not simply copying language from the text.

Each response must consist of AT LEAST ONE FULL PAGE. Upload BOTH responses (in one document) to the Midterm Essay folder in Assignments. Outside of paper length, be sure to follow the Paper Guidelines outlined on D2L. Email me if you have any questions.

CHAPTER 1
Based on the material in Chapter 1 of Gendered Lives, describe three cultural structures and practices that reflect and promote a cultures views of gender and sex. Use examples from US culture, your ethnic culture, or your own experiences to explain how these structures and practices function.

CHAPTER 2
What does Judith Butler mean by saying that gender should be viewed as a verb, not a noun? What are the implications of this view of gender? Relate your response to what youve read about the performative theory, and use examples from your own experience or current events to support your answer.

CHAPTER 3
In class, we discussed the importance of intersectionality in feminism. Your authors write about this concept in the section on Contemporary Feminism. Why is it important for feminism to be intersectional? Relate your ideas to such movements as multiracial feminism and transfeminism, as well as others in your text. Use your own experiences and examples from current events to support your response

.CHAPTER 5
Your authors describe feminine and masculine speech communication. Which of these characteristics seem most comfortable and/or natural to you? What communication practices do you use most often with your peers? (Your communication style need not match your sex or even your gender identity.) Be specific, and use examples to support your response