A ) Respond to the four questions/statements below. Your response to each question should be at least 250 words. Briefly summarize Margaret Mead’s gender research findings in New Guinea. What does the research by Margaret Mead’s research lead us to conclude about gender? (For this response, refer to the PowerPoint on the Social Construction of Gender). Identify the three factors that account for most of the wage gap between women and men? Explain how these factors disadvantage women’s earnings. (For this response, refer to the PowerPoint on the Social Construction of Gender). Explain how race is a social construction, rather than a biological fact. (For this response, refer to the PowerPoint on race and ethnicity). (The following question is based on the article, "The new threat: Racism without Racists," which you can access using this link: https://www.cnn.com/2014/11/26/us/ferguson-racism-or-racial-bias/index.htmlLinks to an external site.) What does Eduardo Boilla-Silva mean by "colorblind racism" (provide some examples), and why is this a threat? B ) Gendered Messages in Personal Care Products 2929 unread replies.2929 replies. Analyzing Gender through Personal Care Products When many people shop, the products and the types of products that are available to consumers can feel overwhelming. Just in the last few years, the beauty and personal care industries have created many new products to market and sell to American consumers. For this assignment, you will analyze how these products are gendered, in that they create or reinforce societal ideas regarding what is appropriate for men and women. You will need to visit an online store that sells personal care products for both men and women (i.e. shampoo, deodorant, shaving stuff, soap, toothbrushes, etc). This can include Target, Walmart, CVs, Walgreens, or another online store that you think is appropriate. (You may also visit a store in person. If you choose this option, please do so safely). When you visit the website, go to the personal care section and carefully analyze it. Here is what I would like for you to observe: Notice the way the store is organized. Look at the different beauty and personal care products. What do you notice? Are there products marketed to women only and men only or products that seem gender neutral. Are the same types of products available to men and women? Are these products the same or different? Pay attention to the packaging and to the packages themselves. What messages do these packages give about what it means to be a woman or a man in today’s society? Are there products that challenge gender stereotypes? Are there products that are gendered, but really don’t need to be? Are gendered products priced differently? If so, how? C ) Short Discussion: Reflection on Gender Socialization 2525 unread replies.2525 replies. One aspect of our identity is gender. As a boy or a girl, how were you socialized into learning what was considered culturally appropriate behavior for your gender (I realize, of course, that some of you may no longer identify with that gender or you may be gender non-binary)? Where did you learn these cultural norms, and which gender lessons were the most significant in shaping your sense of self? What are one or two memories from your childhood that were the first time you learned that you should or shouldn't do something because of your gender? Do you think the gender expectations you were raised with were unique to your racial/ethnic background? Explain. Requirements for this Discussion: -Provide a written analysis with at least 150 words for all questions combined. -Remember to keep an open mind and be respectful when replying to classmates.