Q Introduction The media serves as an important part in the reproduction of gender norms and roles. This film examines the ways in which the media constructs a narrow view of femininity reliant on beauty and heteronormative attraction. The film aims to promote awareness of the significance of the media in constructing gender and hopes for changes in gender representations in the future. Directions In this assignment you will watch the documentary film Miss RepresentationLinks to an external site. and then write a reflection paper that first summarizes the main points from the film and then addresses the following questions: • Why do you think the media is an important agent of gender socialization? • How does the media contribute to the reproduction of gender inequality? • Do you think representations of gender have changed since this film was made? If so, it what ways? Due Date Sunday 11:59 pm CT Rubric Unit 5: Reflection Paper Unit 5: Reflection Paper Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary 15 pts Exceeds Expectations Student provided a detailed summary of the content. The summary was focused on the details relevant to the assignment. 10 pts Meets Expectations Student provided a short summary of the content. The summary was vague and missed some of the details relevant to the assignment. 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The student did not summarize the content. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection 30 pts Exceeds Expectations Reflection addressed all questions within the assignment prompt. The student made clear and accurate connections from the content to course concepts and themes. 20 pts Meets Expectations Reflection addressed most of the questions within the assignment prompt. The student made some connections from the content to course concepts and themes. 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Reflection did not address the questions within the assignment prompt. The student did not make connections from the content to course concepts and themes. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReadability and Timely Submission 5 pts Exceeds Expectations Reflection was clearly written and the language is easy to follow. Reflection was submitted by the deadline. 3 pts Meets Expectations Reflection was difficult to follow and understand the student’s perspective. Reflection was submitted by the deadline. 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Reflection was not clearly written and the language is not easy to follow. Reflection was not submitted by the deadline. 5 pts Total Points: 50 PreviousNext