1. Do you think constructivism should get more attention as a social science theory? Why? Why not?

2. What criticisms can be made of constructivism? Do constructivists underestimate the importance of material power in affecting global issues?

3. What tools do we have to measure whether norms actually influence an actor's outlook and actions?

4. How might structuralist feminists respond to companies that outsource labor to sweatshops in poor countries?

5. Why do feminists argue that debates about national security need to consider gender? Do you agree?