After studying the assigned reading, Sociology: The Social Construction of Gender, considering the concept of “gender as socially constructed,” answer the following questions and prompts.A) How does media create meanings about gender?B) Provide examples of how this is manifested in our everyday lives.C) Provide a link to a commercial/ad that stereotypes gender. Even though it is natural to find humor in some of these portrayals, in what ways is this problematic.Also, consider that sex is a system of classification based on biology and physiology, while gender reflects the cultural meaning that is ascribed to a person’s sex, thus resulting in labels of “masculinity and femininity.” Furthermore, our biology is not distinctively male or female and a significant number of people are born “intersex” with variations in chromosomes or sexual organs. Most biological researchers agree on the estimation that intersex people are about as common as encountering someone with green eyes. It is important to understand that masculinity and femininity are not oppositional, although it seems to be portrayed so in media. In Western society (such as in the U.S. and Western Europe) we typically adhere to certain ideas and values that define masculinity and femininity as we perform the roles. What if the list was different? All of us, in honesty, could reveal that we interchange among the qualities. Take a look at the list and answer the following questions:MasculinityFemininitystrengthdominanceaggressionindependenceempowermentactiverational thoughtproductionbreadwinnersubjectoutdoorstechnologyweaknesssubmissioncompliance/vulnerabilitydependencedisempowermentpassiveemotionconsumptionnurturerobjectindoorsnatureProvide answers to the following questions or prompts in your assignment submission.D) How is the list being currently challenged?E) What traits do you have that are typically considered “on the list” of the other sex?F) What examples do you see in your daily life of people challenging the historic list?G) What about examples in media of characters or people challenging the list?H) Finally, do you agree or disagree that gender is socially constructed? Provide evidence that backs your opinion. Support your responses with research from the Learning Resources. Use APA in-text citations where necessary and cite any outside sources. Create an APA Reference List or Bibliography at the end of the document.Submit your responses in the file submission area for this assignment. If you choose to “add a file” by attaching a MSWord or PDF document, please also copy and paste your response into the comments area.Due DateFeb 24, 2019 11:30 PM

Continuing with the Suburban Homes Construction Project case study found at the end of chapter 6 (and reviewing previous chapters 1 through 5), CPM 4e, complete the following:(20 points) Stakeholder identification and prioritization matrix (Exhibit 6-2)(20 points) Stakeholder Matrix (Exhibit 6-4)(20 points) Stakeholder Engagement Matrix (Exhibit 6-5)(20 points) Communication Matrix (Exhibit 6-9)(20 points) MechanicsYou will be assessed on content and mechanics. Content (80 points): The content must be based on the case study materials and reading assignments. The PMBOK 6e and CPM 4e, along with other reputable resources can be used to supplement the responses through summarizing, paraphrasing and quoting those sources. Each matrix should be followed by a discussion of the matrix and how to use/interpret it. Mechanics (20 points): The total assignment length should be at least 3 pages, not to exceed 4 pages and need to follow APA guidelines. You should review the assignment rubric in Moodle to ensure that you address all aspects of each component to this assignment.Stakeholder ID and Priority Matrix (Exhibit 6-2)An ID and prioritization matrix includes at least 5 relevant stakeholders and rates them for power, interest, etc.20pointsAt least 5 relevant stakeholders with some minor errors in prioritization scores based on the SHCP.17pointsLess than 5 relevant stakeholders and/or some major errors in prioritization scores based on the SHCP.14pointsNo submitted0pointsStakeholder Matrix (Exhibit 6-4)A stakeholder matrix includes at least 5 relevant stakeholders and explains their potential interests and necessary support/mitigation strategies20pointsA stakeholder matrix includes at least 5 relevant stakeholders but the explanations are not as complete as they could be.17pointsMore details are clearly needed and/or less than 5 stakeholders are identified.14pointsNot submitted0pointsStakeholder Engagement Matrix (Exhibit 6-5)A matrix includes at least 5 relevant stakeholders with all matrix aspects fully completed and a engagement strategy that makes sense for the type of stakeholder20pointsA matrix includes at lest 5 relevant stakeholders but the positions, barriers to change or strategy are not sufficient or have minor errors17pointsMore details are clearly needed and/or less than 5 stakeholders are included in the matrix.14pointsNot submitted0pointsCommunication Matrix (Exhibit 6-9)A matrix including at least 5 relevant stakeholders with communication needs and other information relevant to the type of stakeholder and previous assessment.20pointsA matrix including at least 5 relevant stakeholders with some errors or omissions in the matrix making it less useful as a tool.17pointsMore details are clearly needed and/or less than 5 stakeholders are identified.14pointsNot submitted0pointsMechanicsMaterials submitted fully comply with mechanics requirements in assignment20pointsMaterials submitted do not fully comply due to some minor errors17pointsMaterials submitted do not resemble the mechanics requirements, but some effort was made.10pointsNot submitted0points

This Portfolio Project has two parts: Calculations due this week in Module 7 and a 4- to 6-page essay due next week in module 8. While the calculation requirements of this assignment are important, equally important are your discussion and analysis of the quantitative results. You will submit two documents: 1) a spreadsheet containing your horizontal and vertical analysis (and perhaps your ratios) in Module 7 and 2) a word document containing your essay in Module 8.You will submit both parts separately. See the Portfolio Project Part One and Part Two grading rubrics, located in the Module 7 and Module 8 folders.Directions:For this assignment you will select to work on EITHER Polaris or Arctic Cat. Depending on which you choose, access the firm’s financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2014, from the firm’s website (Polaris.com & Arcticcat.com) or the SEC database (www.sec.gov). Use the most current 10K statements available on SEC or annual statements inYahoo Finance. Complete the following for your chosen firm (Polaris or Artic Cat) in an Excel spreadsheet:Horizontal and vertical analysis of the income statements for the past two years (all yearly balances set as a percentage of total revenues for that year) for both firms.Horizontal and vertical analysis of the balance sheets for the past two years (all yearly balances set as a percentage of total assets for that year) for both firms.Ratio analysis (eight ratios of your choosing) for the past two years PLUS a measurement for the creditworthiness of both firms as measured by Altman’s Z-score. Much of this course has concentrated on learning the financial statements, primarily because there was not an accounting prerequisite. Because of this concentration, you may find this assignment challenging. However, if you understand the financial statements, then the horizontal and vertical analysis should be rather intuitive. For example, if you see sales rise by 20%, then shouldn’t you also see net income rise by 20% or more if the managers are effective at controlling costs?  If you see sales rise by 20% and assets rise by 40%, you have to ask why this is happening. It would appear that assets have risen too far given the sales that are generated from those assets—why did this occur? You may have to research that type of question and discuss it in your analysis. Review this video:Demonstration of Vertical/Horizontal Analysis using Excel, which demonstrates the completion of vertical and horizontal analysis on Nike using Excel.  Dr. Jill Bale, the course writer, demonstrates the use of Excel equations and discusses some of the issues you may face when working on the spreadsheet for your portfolio project.  If you would like some additional guidance on the spreadsheet requirement of the portfolio project, please watch the video.  Note that the video does not discuss adding the 8 required ratios to your spreadsheet; however, you are required to submit your company ratios on this spreadsheet as well as the vertical/horizontal analysis.  As always, your instructor is available for follow-up questions.You’ve had some experience with financial ratios through the Discussion Board.  Your instructor  suggests that you start your ratio analysis with the four ratios found in the DuPont equation. If you discover a weakness in one component of the DuPont ratios, then it would make sense to look at ratios that are closely related to the troublesome ratio. For example, if you discover that the asset turnover is declining over time, then take a look at some related ratios such as the inventory turnover rate or the average collection period. If you discover that the equity multiplier is increasing (indicating greater reliance on debt), then look at some related ratios such as the debt ratio or times interest earned. These ratios are discussed in our textbook, even though you may not have been assigned to thoroughly read the chapters. Finally, please read through the Portfolio Project Part One Grading Rubric, located in the Module 7 folder, that will be used to grade your assignment—you will get a feeling for expectations by doing so. Your instructor is here to help you through this project. If you have questions, please let your instructor know. He or she may be willing to take a quick look at your horizontal and vertical analysis to give you feedback in advance since you will not have had much experience on that calculation prior to the project. Always communicate right away with your instructor when you need assistance!