Identify the Themes (Or Elements)of What It Means to Be

question 26

Essay

Identify the themes (or elements)of what it means to be masculine in the United States.As part of your explanation,be sure you provide brief,concrete examples for the six themes.Finally,discuss one way that parental/guardian communication about gender (as discussed inChapter 7 of Gendered Lives)may influence understanding of one or more of these themes.

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Definitions:

Social Networking

The use of internet-based social media platforms to stay connected with friends, family, or colleagues, and to share information, ideas, and personal messages.

Establish Credibility

The process of proving oneself to be reliable, trustworthy, and competent in a particular field or subject matter.

Public Speaking

The art of effectively communicating to an audience through speech, often for the purpose of informing, persuading, or entertaining.

Apprehensive

Feeling anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.