Borisoff and Merrill argue that the “gendered self” is performed and displayed. Argue for or against this claim by using examples from Sandberg’s Lean In and My Fair Lady.
First, explain what Borisoff and Merril mean by “‘the gendered self’ is performed and displayed’”. Then argue for or argue against it by stating your reasons (it’ll be the easiest to write this part at the end). (about 1/2 page).
Second, suggest why Sheryl Sandberg and Eliza Doolitte wanted to change the way they talk and appear. What kinds of obstacles did they face? What kinds of difference did they try to bridge? (Note: In Doolittle’s case, first she tried to bridge the class difference, but then she bridged the gender difference too! At which point did she try to do the latter? Who was the driving force between the bridging in both cases?) (about 1/2 page).
Third, choose two kinds of nonverbal communication mentioned in Borisoff and Merrill and explain how Sandberg and Dolittle made changes by giving examples from the book and the film. (about 1 page).
Fourth, choose two kinds of verbal communication mentioned in Wood and Reich and explain how Sandberg and Dolittle made changes by giving examples from the book and the film. (about 1 page).
Last, suggest if the changes in verbal and nonverbal communication solved the problems that Sandberg and Dolittle initially faced. Then suggest if the “gendered self” is performed and displayed. (about 1 page).