This week, we're reading an article written by Erin Stewart and published in The Deseret News. The article is called, "How Halloween Costumes Can Promote Gender Stereotypes." Stewart has a pretty obvious opinion, and I want students to evaluate that opinion and whether or not they agree and why.
The task today is to read the article found here, and answer the questions listed below.
What is this article about? What is the main idea?
What is the author’s perspective about Halloween costumes? Do you agree or disagree?
Why does “buying from the boy section” not get the “heart of the problem?”
Does the way costumes are marketed reinforce stereotypes?
Do you have personal experiences with Halloween costumes and gender?
How can we change the idea of “boy costumes” and “girl costumes?”
Assignment
Read the article and write responses to the questions above.
Homework
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