Writers Den

Week 2 Forum: Social Realism – 500 Words

Part I:Describe the qualities of life in America that TWO
of our authors this week were criticizing. Do these criticisms seem valid to
make of today’s America?

Part II: Try a gendered/ feminist reading of 2
readings not mentioned in your Part 1 response. Describe what the writers seem
to be saying about masculinity and/or femininity. Are these
stereotypes/expectations still present in contemporary life?