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.

---

Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders as dividends but retained by the company for reinvestment.

Total Assets

The sum of all currently owned resources that have value which can be converted into cash and are used in operating the company.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts a company owes to others, expected to be settled over time through the transfer of assets, provision of services, or other economic benefits.

Statement of Stockholders' Equity

Financial documentation that shows changes in the value of a company's equity over a reporting period.