Question 1: George Ritzer tells us that his book is not about McDonalds or about the fast food industry. From reading the introduction to The McDonaldization of Society, what do you think his book is really about?
Question 2: Laura Bates argues that the media plays a very different role in the lives of men and women. Which of the differences she notes seems most interesting to you? Why?
Question 3: Jackie Huggins argues that white feminists are part of a problem rather than a solution for Aboriginal women. Which part of her evidence seems most compelling to you? Why?
Question 4: Reflecting on the essential reading for weeks 2-4, what have you learned so far that has most challenged your ideas about identity?
