

you will reflect on how the media you grew up with influenced (and likely continue to influence) your attitude toward gender roles and behaviors.
a. Read “Google, Tell Me. Is my Son a Genius”? from the New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/opinion/sunday/google-tell-me-is-my-son-a-genius.html?_r=0
b. Reflect on the article, and how gendered expectations were manifested in your
household growing up.
c. How do you, or might you, transfer these expectations? If you are a parent, what
are the goals, hopes, and ambitions you have for your children? If you are not a
parent, imagine what goals, hopes, and ambitions you would have for your
children, if you had some?