Gag Gender Gifts

We looked at humor as it relates to racism. The marketplace also pokes fun and takes advantage of female and male stereotypes.


Take a look at these two gag gifts and comment on each one.

Bumper Sticker Status

We covered social class a chapter or so ago. Most of us associated with this class find ourselves somewhere on the middle class pendulum. We use a wide variety of media to convey the message of our class status to whomever will listen. One such method includes Bumper Stickers.

Using bumper stickers that already exist and are displayed on vehicles somewhere across the fruited plain give one (1) examples for each category:

a) Low class

b) Middle class

c) Upper class

Mother's Day

What sociologist would pass on the opportunity to open a discussion on Mother’s Day? I realize that parents are a touchy subject, but do tell us what you did for others or what they did for you on Mother’s Day this year.


You may alternately choose to respond by describing an ideal Mother’s Day. This can of course be from the perspective of a mother, spouse or child.

Why Cinco de Mayo?

Many people incorrectly believe Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. It’s not. That day is celebrated September 16. Oddly, Cinco de Mayo receives relatively little attention across Mexico with the exception of one state, Puebla. However, on our side of the border much is made of the 5th of May. Across the fruited plain many women, men and children will enjoy “traditional” Mexican foods, beverages, music and fiestas.


Why is it that this seemingly insignificant Mexican holiday is so widely celebrated in the United States?