You will produce an essay of 1,500 words in length. In this assignment will show an understanding of concepts of race, ethnicity and racism.

This essay will also show an understanding of sex and gender and how these roles are socially created.

You will critically evaluate social constructionism in relation to theories of gender roles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1) Assess what is meant by race and ethnicity.

2) Critically evaluate theories of racism.

1) Critically analyse the difference between sex and gender.

2) Analyse the concepts of biological determinism and social constructionism.

3) Critically evaluate social constructionist theories of gender roles.

4) Critically evaluate contemporary theories of masculinity in society.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1) Have an understanding of the concepts of race and ethnicity

2) Have an understanding of theories regarding gender roles in society.