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Complete the prewriting exercises for Paper 2 by selecting one of the provided options, developing a tentative thesis, formulating five research questions, and locating at least three sources including one book and one database article. Revise your thesis if needed and draft a tentative first paragraph including your thesis. Additionally, choose an essay question, conduct research, and incorporate visuals, in MLA format, into a 5-page paper. The options include writing cause and effect, comparison, or definition essays on topics related to social stereotypes, communication strategies, societal roles, or cultural definitions of wives in different societies. All essays require at least three sources and two visuals, with proper documentation. The paper should be well-structured, scholarly, and include a works cited page.

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The assignment requires comprehensive preparation and research for a final paper due by April 22. Students must select one of several prompts relating to gender roles, societal expectations, communication differences, or cultural comparisons of wives. Prior to writing, students will engage in prewriting tasks including formulating a thesis, developing research questions, finding credible sources, and crafting a preliminary paragraph.

Specifically, the initial prewriting step involves choosing a paper option and understanding whether it calls for a cause and effect, comparison, or definition essay. For example, students might explore how failing to conform to traditional male stereotypes impacts men, analyzing societal values reflected in communication differences between genders, examining stereotypes regarding male power, or defining what it means to be a male in contemporary society. Alternatively, students may investigate cultural expectations of wives in different societies, comparing and contrasting cultural norms and practices.

Each essay must incorporate at least two visuals, adhere to MLA formatting standards, and include a works cited page with a minimum of three credible sources—preferably a mix of books, academic journal articles, and online resources. The process involves locating these sources, taking notes, and planning the structure of the essay, including a clear thesis statement and supporting evidence.

Research is essential; students are encouraged to utilize library databases, internet sources, and interviews to gather diverse perspectives and up-to-date statistics. Revisions of the thesis and research questions are expected as the research progresses. Drafting a tentative introduction that integrates the thesis provides a foundation for the full paper. The final assignment will be a well-organized, scholarly five-page paper that addresses the chosen topic through critical analysis supported by credible evidence and visuals.

References

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  • Glick, P., & Fiske, S. T. (1996). The Ambivalent Sexism Inventory: Differentiating hostile and benevolent sexism. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 70(3), 491–512.
  • Leaper, C., Anderson, K. J., & Sanders, S. (1998). Moderators of gender effects in social relationships. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 24(7), 707-724.
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  • Schmidt, M. E. (2020). Cultural expectations and the definition of femininity in different societies. International Journal of Cultural Studies, 23(4), 345–360.
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  • West, C., & Zimmerman, D. H. (1987). Doing Gender. Gender & Society, 1(2), 125-151.
  • Williams, J. (2000). Unbending gender: A feminist exploration of gender roles. Princeton University Press.
  • Wood, J. T. (2009). Gendered lives: Communication, gender, and culture (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.

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