Biological Theories
This assignment is worth 25 points (25% of your grade). Answer the below questions in complete sentences and in paragraph form. You do not need an intro, body, and conclusion. Dive right into answering the questions. The keys to an A: use chapters 11 and 12, the lecture notes for modules 6 and 7, and all relevant assigned readings in modules 6 and 7 to answer the questions. Use sociological theory in every answer, define all aspects of sociological concepts used in the question (dont assume I know anything about sociology). Your exam is due December 14th Discuss the differences between biological theories and the social construction of gender. Use the textbook and Judith Lorbers article to discuss and provide 2 examples (one for biological theories and one for the social construction of gender). Define feminism. In addition, choose 3 myths of feminism to discuss in your answer. In terms of racial inequalities, what are deficiency theories? How do you still see deficiency theories supported in U.S society? Provide one example. Critique deficiency theories and your example of how they are supported in present day U.S society. (hint: part of the critique should use structural discrimination theories) What are structural discrimination theories? How do they relate to the article “Racial Formation and the State. Use 2 examples from the article in your analysis. Compare the following articles White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack to Defining Racism: Can We Talk?. McIntosh discusses 2 forms of racism. What are they? Tatum expands on McIntoshs discussion of the 2 forms. How does she do so? (Hint: expansion includes the discussion of prejudice and the isms)