In a clearly written paper of 1,000 words (4 pages) construct a thoughtful essay that engages with gender in Franklins The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. After reading the first eight chapters of the book write an essay which describes male and female spaces. in other words, how does Franklins early life experiences showcase the social construction of gender in early United States history. Make sure you mention both men and women and use specific examples to back your ideas.
Your paper should follow the basic essay format of an introduction, body, and conclusion. Use the introduction to present general information important in contextualizing gender inThe Autobiography of Benjamin Franklinhere you can summarize the book. At the end of the introduction, form an argument that clearly states how you intend to talk about gender in the paper. For example: In this paper I’m going to argue that Franklin’s work shows that the social construction of gender shaped education, politics, and the work space, along his journey throughout the colonies. (You’ll need to come up with your own argument
Next, the body should have a paragraph about education, a paragraph about politics, and a paragraph about the work space. Each of these paragraphs should have or use evidence from the book to back your claims. If you quote, do it sparingly and you need to cite whatever evidence you use from the book. Most importantly, use specific incidents from the book to back your claims.
Finally, use the conclusion to raise any concerns or problems you may have with the book. In this section, do not summarize or repeat what you just wrote about. And, do not critique gender during the early colonial period. This section should be critical of the book as a historical source. If you found Franklins work compelling, state why you think this is a strong contribution to the field of history. Remember, this is a response paper, not a book summary. For example: We have to question the validity of some of Franklin’s work because his main audience is his son. Therefore, the audience shapes the way Franklin told these stories. For example, we can see this in from pages 38-43 when Franklin does….The overall assignment will make you think and write critically about class and gender in the eighteenth century according to Franklin’s work. The critical conclusion will sharpen your confidence to critically evaluate a source based on its merit. This assignment illuminates these two important Edge Advantages, critical thinking and confidence, and will hone your analytical skills in the professional or academic work place.
Before turning in your paper make sure to set aside a time to proofread your work. Watch out for passive voice and any mechanical errors. Also, format your paper with 1 margins and double-space the entire paper. No quadruple spacing between paragraphs.
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