Grading criteria
o Responses show a clear understanding of each writing task and showcase knowledge of the course contents
o Content, organization of ideas, format, style and tone are appropriate for audience, purpose and genre
o Responses show clear understanding of the questions
o Quotes and paraphrases are correctly integrated (Note: no References page is necessary)
o For a non-academic response, hyperlinks can be indicated with underlining
o Writing is clear and concise throughout
o Writing is grammatically correct
This assignment has two parts. Please double-space both your responses. Proofread carefully.
(10 marks)
4 marks: Organization of ideas and coherence
6 marks: Validity of argument within the context of the course readings and lectures
1. Respond to this question in a well-organized, well-supported paragraph of at least 500 words written in your own words.
As noted in class, American feminist writer, Betty Friedan, in The Feminine Mystique (1963), referred to “the problem that has no name.” With that problem in mind, interpret the plight of the main character in “The Yellow Wallpaper” and note how it has led to the main character’s so-called “madness.”
(10 marks)
4 marks: Organization of ideas and coherence
6 marks: Validity of argument within the context of the course readings and lectures
6 marks: Organization of ideas and coherence
6 marks: Validity of argument within the context of the course readings and lectures
1. In a well-organized, well-supported paragraph of at least 500 words and in your own words, comment on the gender-specific problems showcased in the following commercial: Gillette’s ‘We believe: the best men can be’ razors commercial takes on toxic masculinity – YouTube
Please make sure to touch on your understanding of “hegemonic masculinity”, #metoo as well as how it is that “feminism” can benefit all genders and not simply women in your response.
