Reply from Ivone TellezHello everyone,  I have chosen to cover prompt one: gender. I am a cisgender female. My Mexican culture has heavily influenced my gender socialization. The culture focuses on a man’s ability to provide and a woman’s capability of being his support as well as a mother and homemaker. By the time I was an adolescent, I was solely responsible for the upkeep of our home and made to do my brother’s and father’s laundry. My mother was also strict about the ways I presented myself. I was not in charge of my gender expression. I was not allowed to wear makeup, paint my nails, cut my hair short, or dye it a different color. I was always considered a more masculine female because of this. When I turned sixteen, I started questioning why I had to act and present a certain way while my older brother got to do whatever he wanted. I started noticing the gender inequalities. I had to be home by a certain time or was only allowed out for a couple of hours with our friends, while he had no restrictions. I have also seen the difference in the treatment of men and women by guests. For instance, bar guests who are getting cut off are more likely to cause a scene and berate the bartender if they are female. There have also been multiple times where I am expected to act hyperfeminine like being perky and upbeat while the male bartenders can have a more relaxed, authentic demeanor.

think about the different ways you all have been gender socialized or have experienced life based on racial-ethnic backgrounds so you can better understand other perspectives on this topic. Be sure to read the material in the module before you begin.

PASSAGEThe word gender describes the socially-constructed roles and responsibilities that societies consider appropriate for men and women.Gender equality means that men and women have equal power and equal opportunities for financial independence, education, and personal development. Women's empowerment is a critical aspect of achieving gender equality. It includes increasing a woman's sense of self-worth, her decision-making power, her access to opportunities and resources, her power and control over her own life inside and outside the home, and her ability to effect change.Choose the correct option. (1 Mark)The word gender describes the____ constructed roles and responsibilities.OPTIONSsociallyeconomicallybiologicallypolitically

The way gender identity is expressed through action.  A gender identity or performance that does not fit with cultural norms related to one's assigned sex at birth.  The ways humans learn to behave as a man or woman and to recognize behaviors as masculine or feminine within their cultural context.  An individual who is born with a combination of male and female genitalia, gonads, and/or chromosomes.  An unequal distribution of power and access to a group's resources, opportunities, rights, and privileges based on gender. A. transgenderB. intersexC. cultural construction of genderD. gender stratificationE. gender performance

Decide if the following traits are typical for a masculine or a feminine culture:1. emphasis on work-life balance2. high levels of social welfare support3. gender equality and equal opportunities4. emphasis on competition and success5. prioritization of collaboration and teamwork in the workplace6. strong emphasis on discipline and hard work7. strict work ethics and expectations for long hours8. high level of support for families and children9. active promotion of environmental sustainability10. emphasis on industries such as finance, technology, and engineering11. strong emphasis on community and social responsibility12. disregard for environmental sustainability in business practices13. emphasis on stoicism and hiding emotions14. promoting diversity and inclusivityfffmmfmfmfmf15. a strong welfare state providing support for health, education and social services16. decentralized decision making and consensus-based approach17. disregard for creativity and alternative forms of thinking in business practices18. high levels of transparency and accountability in government and business practices19. both men and women are acknowledged to be sensitive and caring about human relationships20. work in order to live21. boys and girls choose different subjects22. girls cry, boys don’t, boys should fight back when attacked, girls don’t23. failing in school isn't that bad24. in the family, the father is responsible for facts and the mother for feelings25. failure in school is a disaster26. boys and girls choose the same subjects27. large proportion of women in elected political offices28. live in order to work29. best student is the norm30. friendliness in teachers appreciated

Which of the following is defined as a public expression of one’s gender identity?Optionsgender normsgender rolesmasculinitygender