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By this point in the class, we’ve seen several ways to achieve major change in society. Change has happened through violence (or the threat of violence), through the ballot box and legislation, through influential books/works, through non-violent/passive resistance, etc. What do you think is the most effective avenue for change? What are some instances where you see this method being effective in U.S. history?

PLEASE NOTE: When I previously posed this question, 90%+ of the class chose passive resistance without really knowing what that means. Non-violent resistance means you allow yourself to be beaten, attacked, and/or humiliated without any reaction or defense. You simply stand up (if possible) and continue your protest.

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Are we living in a modern version of the Gilded Age? Be sure to consider what elements defined the Gilded Age in the late 1800s when comparing it to today.

(Two posts required – 200 word minimum first post, 100 word minimum response to classmate)

In these discussion forums, you are allowed and encouraged to use outside resources for your responses. Be sure to carefully cite your sources in Chicago format at the end of your original post.

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Read the attached documents and answer the following question:(no outside sources, it will have documents attached)
1. What was the state of politics during the Gilded Age? Be sure to cite specific examples from both readings.

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Read the attached document and answer the following question:(no outside sources, it will have documents attached)
1. What does Friedan mean by “the problem that has no name?”

2. What kinds of women seem to be excluded from Friedan’s account of the problem?

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How important is your gender to how you think about yourself, to your “identity” or self-definition, to your everyday life? Reflect on what it would be like to be a different gender in your culture.

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Choose a popular movie or television series. What messages does it convey regarding gender roles and identities? How does it reflect, reinforce, or subvert gender constructs?

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