The Status of Women in Selected Sector Paper-Due Session 4
Prepare a presentation and summary report on the status of women, how it has evolved and why in one industry / sector. Make sure to include at least one segmentation, such as by sub-specialties, employment options, geography (including international), etc.
Deliverables:
- Presentation: 3–5 minutes, max. 3 slides
- One page summary with your findings
Blindspot Review-Due Session 17
Write a 4–5 pages book reflection that includes answers to the following questions:
- Summarize the main argument of the book. (max. 1 page)
- What are the top two things that you learned that you didn’t know before reading the book?
- Describe two arguments / examples from the book that will help you explain the effects of unconscious bias in gender inequality to others.
- Critique: What is your personal overall opinion of the book? What do you find it most effective for? What do you think are its main weaknesses?
Grading Criteria (Total: 10 Points)
- Demonstrate understanding of the main concepts discussed in the book.
- Answer assignment questions with specific examples from the book.
- Provide a reasonable critique of the book based on appropriate criteria.
- Present arguments with clear logic and where key points stand out from the rest.
- Document is well formatted.
Lean In Review-Due Session 21
Write a 4–5 pages book reflection that includes answers to the following questions:
- Summarize the main argument of the book. (max. 1 page)
- What are the top two things that you learned that you didn’t know before reading the book?
- How does the concept of “leaning in” relate to “unconscious bias”?
- Pick one of the chapters 2–9 and link that concept to the presentation you did in class on the Status of Women in a selected industry.
- Critique: What is your personal overall opinion of the book? What do you find it most effective for? What do you think are its main weaknesses?
Grading Criteria (Total: 10 Points)
- Demonstrate understanding of the main concepts discussed in the book.
- Answer assignment questions with specific examples from the book.
- Provide a reasonable critique of the book based on appropriate criteria.
- Present arguments with clear logic and where key points stand out from the rest.
- Document is well formatted.
