Discussion Board #1: Fall 2023

For this week's discussion, you are to watch the following Ted Talk and answer the questions below:

https://www.ted.com/talks/rifa_momin_secrets_of_children_s_media_effects_of_gender_stereotypes?language=en

1) Explore 2 concepts from the talk that stood out to you and why.

2) Describe some of the ways socializing agents (e.g., family, peers, the media, religion, and schools) encouraged you to conform to traditional gender norms. Do you think you will encourage (or have you encouraged) your own children to conform to traditional gender norms? Why, or why not?