Soc Day 56 - Socialization Through Marketing

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can earn extra credit for attending and participating the "Great Decisions" discussion series.  Please see the email I sent last week for details.  If you would like to come to any of the discussions, please let me know so that I can add you to the Schoology group.

Objective:  Define gender as a sociological concept.

Task:  Good morning!  Today, you're going to examine the ways in which marketing contributes to gender socialization.  We'll begin with an article on gendered toys and a clip from Ellen.  Finally, you'll apply your knowledge with "Gendered Media & Gendered Products."

Homework:

• Monday, April 25 - GDDS "Climate Geopolitics"
• Monday, April 25 - "1950s Gender Norms" reflection due
• Thursday, April 28 - Gender & Ageism Assessment
• Tuesday, May 3 - GDDS "Cuba & the US"

Extending Class Discussion:

• "Kids Toys More Gendered Than Ever"  (Ms. 6/5/13)
• "What the Research Says: The Impact of Specific Toys on Play" (NAEYC)
• "Why are Toys So Gendered?" (Originally published in New Scientist, 4/5/14)
• "Brands That Have Been Updated to be More 'Girly'"  (slide show)