This thought paper examines how globalization and technology have impacted gender identity. It introduces the topic's importance and related theories before claiming that globalization and technology have both challenged and reinforced traditional gender roles. Evidence is provided on how they have challenged roles by increasing access to education and employment for women, but also reinforced roles through spread of conservative social norms. The paper discusses previous research and debates on this issue and concludes that while progress has been made, questions remain around fully dissolving gender-based constraints due to lingering influences.
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Thought Paper #1 - Effects of Globalization and Technology on Gender Identity
This thought paper examines how globalization and technology have impacted gender identity. It introduces the topic's importance and related theories before claiming that globalization and technology have both challenged and reinforced traditional gender roles. Evidence is provided on how they have challenged roles by increasing access to education and employment for women, but also reinforced roles through spread of conservative social norms. The paper discusses previous research and debates on this issue and concludes that while progress has been made, questions remain around fully dissolving gender-based constraints due to lingering influences.
This thought paper examines how globalization and technology have impacted gender identity. It introduces the topic's importance and related theories before claiming that globalization and technology have both challenged and reinforced traditional gender roles. Evidence is provided on how they have challenged roles by increasing access to education and employment for women, but also reinforced roles through spread of conservative social norms. The paper discusses previous research and debates on this issue and concludes that while progress has been made, questions remain around fully dissolving gender-based constraints due to lingering influences.
THOUGHT PAPER #1 “Effects of Globalization and Technology on Gender Identity”
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Course/Year/Section: BS Information System 3-B Date submitted: August 20, 2023
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Introduction Why is this topic important? What is the history of this topic? What are the related theories or findings? What is your claim or thesis statement? Body What is the evidence that supports your claim? What evidence runs contrary to your claim and how do you reconcile that with your claim? Describe the research that has previously been done on this topic, as well as any controversies or alternate opinions. At each stage of your discussion, you should relate the evidence you present to the major conclusions you are trying to make. Discussion/ What is your final conclusion? What questions remain? What does your Conclusion/ conclusion mean for other people’s theories or explanations? In this final Implications section you will want to synthesize the findings you described in the body into a succinct summary. You should return to the issues that you raised in the introduction, and close the loop. You should also discuss the possible implications of your argument for existing theories and for everyday life. References APA format.