Q Objective: The objective of this Critical Reflection/Response is to critically reflect on Module 6's Lesson, and to respond to the following prompt. Background: In the first page of this Module, M6: Background - Sexes & Genders and on the last page, Transcending the Binary, you read about the differences between sex and gender, as well as about the continuum of sexes and genders in American culture and society. Critically reflect on the cultural domain of gendered identities by grounding your understanding of sexes and genders in biology and culture, respectively. Then, respond to a recent movement toward gender inclusivity in the United States and the challenges members of those groups can and do face. Make sure to incorporate appropriate terminology from M6: The Basics: A Refresher . Goals: • demonstrate your understanding of the Module 6 theme "Sexes and Genders" - up to 5 points • incorporate an anthropological perspective and effectively utilize appropriate terms and concepts - up to 10pts • be informed by at least two (2) elements of Module 6 (for example, the Module readings, the linked articles, the Vimeo and YouTube film clips, the myriad websites and and related articles) which are clearly referenced in the content of your submission - up to 10pts • think critically about and mention specifically how those two (2) elements inspired your thinking about what it means to be American - in other words, talk about "Sexes and Genders" and tell us how what you read influenced that thinking - up to 10pts • be written in clear and concise language, free of grammatical issues, stay within the word limit - up to 10 pts • properly cite (that is, give credit) to the elements you mentioned above - up to 5pts The Instructional Assistants and I are looking for a good critical reflection, following the guidelines posted in Module 1. Instructions for submission: 1. Compose your reflection in a word document and save it so you don't lose your work. 2. Keep your reflection between 250 - 300 words (about the length of the instructions above). 3. Copy and paste your reflection here into Canvas, proofread it for spelling and grammar errors, then submit. Grading: From this week forward, we will be making use of a grading rubric for your Critical Reflection and Response assignments. Grades will still be issued on a percentage basis using a letter grade. • A: 90-100% (Outstanding, excellent work. The student performs well above the minimum criteria.) • B: 80-89% (Good, impressive work. The student performs above the minimum criteria.) • C: 70-79% (Solid, college-level work. The student meets the criteria of the assignment.) • D: 60-69% (Below average work. The student fails to meet the minimum criteria.) • F: 59 and below (Sub-par work. The student fails to complete the assignment.)