Define sexism. Explain gender as a social construction.
Define heterosexism. Explain how sexism and heterosexism function in similar ways.
Explain the relationship between heterosexism and heteronormativity. Provide of examples of how schools reproduce sexism and heterosexism.
Provide suggestions toward anti-sexist/heterosexist schooling.
Define hegemonic masculinity and explain how it functions.
Provide examples of how hegemonic masculinity is reproduced in schools.
Explain why we should consider “masculine” a performance rather than a state of being.

Chapter 7 in the Sensoy and DiAngelo

Explain the analogy employed by Frye (the bird cage) and how it is similar to Sensoy and DiAngelo’s presentation of how sexism manifests and gets reinscribed.

Watch a brief tampon commercial. How does this inform your understanding of gender as a “social construction”? What is hegemonic masculinity,” how is it “policed,” and how is it perpetuated both in and out of schools? How is heterosexism implicated in hegemonic masculinity?

Why/how might heterosexism be problematic for all students, not just LGBTQ students?
How could schools be made “critical” for LGBT students and, drawing on the experience of Jamie Nabozny, how could they be made safe?

A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

1. Argumentative Thesis Statement
Have you included a thesis in your introduction that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?
2. Argument Development
Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?
Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?
I If not, which details do you need to add or remove?
3. Research
Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase techniques?
Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?
Have you referenced a range of at least 7 credible sources?
Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?
Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?
4. Reflection
Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. How does this enhance your essay? (2-3 sentences)
Touchstone 4 is a revision of this draft. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you as you revise? Are there parts of your draft that youre uncertain of? (3-4 sentences)