The difficulties placed on women by American society’s expectations.

Essay #3 Topic When you’re trying to decide what to write about, think of a central question related to your topic. This module’s topic concerns male and female roles in American society. You have read articles that present different perspectives on this topic. What questions do they raise? Is there one article that you think presents a viewpoint more valid than that of other articles? More controversial? Suggestions to consider are listed below. Your instructor may suggest others. 1. Sometimes we hear admonitions to “Be a man!” or “Act like a lady!” Describe the behaviors one of those statements seems to demand. 2. The readings for this module examine gender roles for both men and women. If you are a female student, write about the difficulties placed on men by American society’s expectations. If you are a male student, write about the difficulties placed on women by American society’s expectations. 3. Analyze a photo, painting, or advertisement for its commentary on men or women or both. If the image you are analyzing is not one from our course text, provide a copy to your instructor. 4. Pick one of the discussion board topics for this module and expand your discussion into an essay. Requirements • Length: 750 words. Put your word count in ( ) after the last sentence of your essay. • Format: Word-processed in MLA format (refer to the MLA Page Format video) • Sources: Include quotations or paraphrases from 2 or more of our readings • Documentation: MLA citations and Works Cited (Refer to instructions in Reflections, starting on page 692, and to the videos under the Writing Strategies course menu tab.)