Questions to answerReply to the discussion by copying and answering to the following 3 questions:What was your reaction to the video? Why?How does media influence on gender stereotyping?In addition to media , what are the other 4 socialization influences on gender role development ? (Information is on chapter Chapter 12 ). Make sure to use your own words, based on your reading from textbook (chapter 14) Include the page numbers that supports your answer.

PLEASE DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES BESIDES THE REQUIRED TEXT! IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILAR WITH THE SUBJECT THEN DO NOT TAKE ON THE ASSIGNMENT, THANK YOU!Required Texts:Nine Theories of Religion by Daniel L. Pals (earlier edition is "Eight Theories" also acceptable.)The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions by Huston SmithThe End of Faith by Sam HarrisA Short History of Myth by Karen ArmstrongThis week you have three options. Choose one only. If you have an interest in writing about another issue as well, why not take that over to the regular discussion forum?Option #1HARRIS/FREUDHow close to Freud's answer to the question of the peculiar power of religious faith is Harris' answer to that question?Option #2EAST/WESTLao Tzu's biography is encased in legend – much like the life of Gautama Siddhartha, the Buddha. Why is it that the details of the lives of the great founders of Taoism and Buddhism are not the stuff of historical interest in anything like the way the details of the lives of Moses, of Jesus, and of Mohammad are?Option #3GODS AND GODDESSESHow do you account for the fact that the myths of both the Paleolithic and the Neolithic all come ‘gendered' i.e. that there is nothing like ‘the Force' of Star Wars but only gods and goddesses? Since your writing assignment submissions will be used as the primary indicator of your understanding of the course material, as well as the sophistication of your own thought, it is very important that you offer the fullest and best representation of your thought in responding to the questions. As the issues raised here are subtle and complex, give them the time and the thought they deserve. Your submission should be thoughtful: 400-600 words.