Short Essay: Write a complete essay with an introduction and a claim, EVIDENCE in the way of examples from the readings, mini-lectures, and videos you have seen in class, and a conclusion. Please use


Short Essay: Write a complete essay with an introduction and a claim, EVIDENCE in the way of examples from the readings, mini-lectures, and videos you have seen in class, and a conclusion. Please use ONLY material from this course. Everything you need is on the Blackboard site or at the library. The points you earn will depend on how well you incorporate a variety of material from the class Blackboard site in your answer.

CHOICE OF ONE of the following TWO questions. 12 pts. Be sure to list CLEARLY which question you are answering.NOTE: YOU NEED TO WRITE ONLY ONE SHORT ESSAY.

Choose one of the following two questions and answer it:

What does writing on/about the body mean in terms of gender? Use course readings, mini-lectures, and videos to give examples in your answer. 

Discuss why cultures attach negative meanings to women’s bodily functions of breastfeeding and menstruation. What function does this negative meaning serve in culture? Use the readings and mini-lectures, and videos to formulate your answer.

Begin Short ESSAY  here: Write the number of the question you chose in the blank ______