Breasts: A Documentary writing exercise

Due Sep 4, 2021 by 11:59am
Points 10
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Available until Sep 4, 2021 at 11:59am

This assignment was locked Sep 4, 2021 at 11:59am.

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO WORKING ON THIS ASSIGNMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS PRECISELY WILL RESULT IN A LOWER GRADE OR NO GRADE.

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Please upgrade your submission to 18 pt. type font prior to submitting this. I frequently grade them on my phone and the larger type font makes it sooooo much easier.

Please create a single submission which answers all 13 questions noted below in a single document. Ten in the first part, 3 in the last section. I expect personal and unique answers from each student, not a group effort. You only need to submit one to three lines per question. Please do not repeat the questions in your document, simply answer by number, i.e. "1. Each woman had a very unique perspective on their breast development." (although your answer should be more in depth). It will be subjected to plagiarism testing upon submission, copying over the questions and/or repeated answers from different students will be flagged.

Minimum 200 words. 18 pt. type font.

–Write it on Criterion, the access code is found on Canvas, in Modules

–Achieve 5/6 or Proficient or better. If you don't see a number score scroll down and look for a, "Proficient" score.

–Take a screen shot of your Criterion Score and post that as the first thing on this assignment, the screen shot needs to be wide enough to view the score, your name in the upper right and the assignment name near the middle. Don't crop it down, just shrink it leaving the entire screen view available. If needed change your screen zoom level before taking the screen shot so everything I need to see is visible. The screen shot may take a while to load onto Canvas, be patient. I need to see that screen shot so work it out so it's visible at the top of your submission.

-Sometimes you need to create a word.doc file set up correctly, save that and do a file upload rather than a copy and paste.

-Sometimes a screen shot won't load and you may need to take a picture of your Criterion score with a camera or phone and send that to your Word.doc file. It's a different format and may load better.

-If you use an Apple, I don't know how to help you.
-Check with SJSU or Canvas or Criterion tech support if you have problems.
–No screen shot, including your name and the assignment name = no points
–Then, as per the instructions in "Modules", type in the word count, ie. "223 words" just below your newly pasted screenshot.
–Lastly, highlight and "copy" what you wrote in Criterion, go to Canvas and, "paste" your writing assignment below the word count so you can see the screenshot, word count and your writing all in Canvas by simply scrolling up or down. If you prefer, create a word.doc with the screen shot, word count and your writing, save that to your computer and do a "file upload". In any case, to complete the assignment correctly you need to be able to see a screenshot of your Criterion score, the word count and your written work all in Canvas by simply scrolling up and down in the Canvas window.

Watch the video, and then discuss it in small discussion groups. Then complete this writing submission by the due date. Consider: What does all of this have to do with “being a woman” in the U.S.?

CONTENT QUESTIONS FROM THE VIDEO

1. What reactions did the various women have when they developed breasts at puberty?

2. Why are there so many kinds of bras?

3. Why do some women undergo expensive and risky surgery to enlarge their breasts?

4. Why are some men so fascinated with women’s breasts? Why do some men prefer small breasts, while other men prefer larger breasts?

5. Why would a woman undergo breast reduction surgery?

6. How can breasts be seen as “power tools”?

7. What is the proper function of breasts: objects of pleasure, baby bottles, or both?

8. How do some women relate to breast-feeding their babies? Does this affect their sex lives?

9. Why is losing a breast or breasts to breast cancer so traumatic for some women? Why was it a loss for both the wife and the husband?

10. What is the “Strong Breast Revolution”? How do you feel about it? Why can’t women legally show their breasts in public? (After all, men can go topless if they choose to!)

THOUGHT AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FROM THE VIDEO AND READINGS

1. Give a basic summary of what the video showed and your immediate reaction to it. Compare your reaction to that of some other students in this class.

2. Why are breasts important to you personally? How do you feel about breasts?

3. How do other societies and cultures respond to breasts? Are they always hidden from public view? (From outside readings, or personal background knowledge.)