Which way of thinking about race do you prefer?

Discuss the issue of sexism by analyzing:

a) the practice of FGM, particularly in Egypt. Do you feel that cultures that adhere to this practice should
continue in this cultural pattern or do you feel
that other nations have a right to exert their influence and have this practice
eliminated? Explain.

b) the gender role changes for men and women in Egypt, particularly in terms of
how education and the economy have changed these roles. Please provide some statistical data for the
education and income figures for men and women in
Egypt.

c) How does ?The Stoning of Soraya M? reflect the attitudes and behaviors of a sexist society? Provide
examples from the film.

2.Discuss Mexico by analyzing:

a) the role of NAFTA in Mexico and what you think may be the benefits of this,

b) the issue of illegal Mexican immigration to the U.S. and the proposed immigration reform laws. Where do
you stand with this issue?

c) the social category of ?mixed race? . Does it exist in our society as it does in Mexico or is everyone
classified according to belonging to one race or
another? Which way of thinking about race do you prefer?

1.Discuss the issue of sexism by analyzing:

a) the practice of FGM, particularly in Egypt. Do you feel that cultures that adhere to this practice should
continue in this cultural pattern or do you feel
that other nations have a right to exert their influence and have this practice
eliminated? Explain.

b) the gender role changes for men and women in Egypt, particularly in terms of
how education and the economy have changed these roles. Please provide some statistical data for the
education and income figures for men and women in
Egypt.

c) How does ?The Stoning of Soraya M? reflect the attitudes and behaviors of a sexist society? Provide
examples from the film.

2.Discuss Mexico by analyzing:

a) the role of NAFTA in Mexico and what you think may be the benefits of this,

b) the issue of illegal Mexican immigration to the U.S. and the proposed immigration reform laws. Where do
you stand with this issue?

c) the social category of ?mixed race? . Does it exist in our society as it does in Mexico or is everyone
classified according to belonging to one race or
another? Which way of thinking about race do you prefer?