How do you think your society-culture have shaped your gender identity-Do you feel like you have to live up to certain ideals because of your gender identity?

Gender & Religion

Questions

1. How do you think your society and culture have shaped your gender identity? Do you feel like you have to live up to certain ideals because of your gender identity? What role does the media play in shaping your attitude towards gender? Refer to the documentary “Miss Representation ” by Jennifer Siebel Newsom to explain.

2. Do you think religion is an important force in everyday life in New York? Why or why not? List three examples of religious rituals you have participated in or witnessed others participating in in your everyday life, and explain what role you think religion has to play in the modern world.