Consider the impact social media has on their development as human beings, and in turn how the
relationship between social media and social relationships influences their ability to mature as adults. Utilize
two of the articles below throughout the paper to support your argument.
“Instagram, Facebook, and the Perils of ‘Sharenting’” by Hua Hsu in The New Yorker
“The Limits of Friendship” by Maria Konnikova in The New Yorker
“Parent’s Dilemma: When to Give Children Smartphones” by Betsy Morris in The Wall Street Journal
“The Empathy Diaries” by Sherry Turkle in Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
(Penguin Press, New York, 2015)
The second essay is about Gender. Initial requirements for this essay:
Take a moment to think about the cultural expectations of people in the U.S. How can society work to
mitigate the impact of gender stereotypes? What strategies can people use to dismantle gender stereotypes
in U.S. culture? Utilize two of the articles below throughout the paper to support your argument.
Devor, “Becoming Members of Society”
Kimmel, “Bros Before Hoes”
Cahn, “Testing Women in Sports”
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