Assignment on Reproduction

DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th at midnight

 Reproduction is the basic form of economic production. In most cultures, where men enjoy more economic power, the productive work done by women is devalued or re-framed as male productive power. 


  • After reading the articles in this section, critically discuss reproduction as a cultural product.
    • How do cultural beliefs about sex and gender impact our understanding of the process and value of reproduction?
    • How has technology impacted our understanding of reproduction, and how has this technology understood in terms of cultural beliefs about sex and gender?
    • How does culture impact the way that we view men and women in the reproductive process?
  • Make sure that you cite your readings on reproduction. 
  • Essays should be a minimum of 6 paragraphs long, including a well-structured introductory paragraph, stating your thesis, and a summary conclusion, persuasively summarizing your arguments. Make sure that you support your analysis and theoretical positions with evidence from your readings
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