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Research Assignment: Interview
Focus on a Native American elder
Native American culture
For this assignment conduct an in-depth interview with an elderly informant who is 65 years old or older. The goal of this assignment will be to investigate how cultural norms can change over time from generation to generation. The interview will focus on the topic of gender roles. In the interview writer will need to ask the informant what gender roles were like when they were growing up and to compare their experiences with how they perceive gender roles in today's world.
A short essay summarizing your interview. The essay should not consist of simply a list of questions and answers. It should be written in essay form with an introduction and conclusion. Your concluding paragraph should focus on the interpretations of how gender roles have changed between the informant's generation and the current generation.
Gender Roles Interview Script Ideas (questions to ask):
A. Tell me a little bit about yourself? Name (1st and last initial), age, gender, grew up, live now, etc
B. Compare dating habits- how did they meet? Ex past- in person (dance hall) and present- online/social media
C. Marriage Roles- marriage/children
D. Child rearing practices and discipline
E. Work roles- men vs women
F. Education/Schooling
G. General Role Expectations
H. Gender Identity- Preferences and Perceptions
I. Family Expectations and Religion
J. Community
Additional Ideas:
A. How has spirituality and culture changed over time? (i.e. roles for men and women)
B. How have cultural norms changed overtime? Include examples for men and women. Get the instant assignment help.
C. Dating Habits and Activities - How have the roles changed? Who does the asking? Who pays? How much did it/does it cost to take someone out on a date? What types of activities are/were planned?
D. How have stereotypes and prejudices changed? Thoughts about equality? Include examples for men and women.