Learning Outcome(s) Assessed: Describe the diversity of gender roles, relations and identities across various social, political, and economic contexts, as well as the intersectionality between gender and other forms of social identity, such as age, race, social class, etc.  Apply relevant theories and concepts in the field of Gender and Development to an analysis of gendered social identities and how gender identities are constructed and enacted in a context of gender inequality, discrimination and poverty.  Analyze and evaluate how processes of development and social change can happen in both public and private institutions, as well as through the actions of empowered groups and individuals, to promote gender equality and human rights.

Description of Assignment: Students will write a 3-page paper (not including cover page and references) on any gender issue (ex: income disparity in the MENA region) and include the following (in addition to other factors): 

• What’s the issue?
• What impact is it having?
• What’s the history?
• What’s your proposed solution?
• How will you implement it?
• How will it help serve the issue?

The paper should be in APA format.  In addition, students will prepare a brief presentation based on their paper.

Paper:

40%    Content: relevant, appropriate, accurate

10%     Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling

10%     Organization, Formatting, Length

40%    Expression of ideas:  Innovative, creative, forward thinking, comprehensive

Presentation:

40%    Content: relevant, appropriate, accurate, well presented

10%     Speaker presence:  confident, firm knowledge of content, audience engagement

10%     Organization, Formatting, Length

40%    Expression of ideas:  Innovative, creative, forward thinking, comprehensive