Watch a few different TV shows, sitcoms, commercials, or news reports. Also look at a popular magazine and peruse the ads. Think about how these media sources 1) influence and or reinforce gender identity and 2) play a part in influencing gender bias. Focus on specific examples.

Using yourself or your child (or someone else's child with whom you are close), think about the most important influential factors on gender identity, including biological, environmental, family, peer group, and cultural.

With these thoughts in mind:

Assignment

How biology, environment, culture, family, peer group, and the media impact gender identity in the U.S. Briefly describe how this influence on gender identity is accomplished. How do you think these examples impact society as a whole? Finally, explain how you think the perception of gender identity differences impacts society as a whole.