The Pros and Cons of being a Woman Presented by: Richard DeShields, Associate Dean of Students and Family Studies Lecturer

OUTCOMES: Think critically about how gender stereotypes pervade our culture Create dialogue that influences positive change around issues of gender Explore and challenge personal ideologies, values and beliefs preparing us to live in a diverse inclusive global society

WELCOME What brings you here tonight? Why is this topic important for us to discuss on a University campus?

Gender “In the theory of gender I began from zero. There is no masculine power or privilege I did not covet. But slowly, step by step, decade by decade, I was forced to acknowledge that even a woman of abnormal will cannot escape her hormonal identity.” --Camille Paglia

Small Group Communication What does it mean to be a strong woman in today’s society? What are some of the barriers for women today? Identify ways that media identifies gender? How does the media influence the way women feel about themselves? Give some examples. Identify positive and empowering representation of women in your life. Identify positive and empowering representation of women in the media. How can you go about being a positive mentor to young girls and women?

Pros and Cons

The Pros and Cons of being a Woman Presented by: Richard DeShields, Associate Dean of Students