Intro-interpersonal-communication—-Reflection Paper #1

For this paper, you will be directed to respond to a specific question or set of questions located below.  This will require critical thought and application of your own thoughts and values to an interpersonal communication topic.

The paper should be 1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font.  Please save your paper in .doc or .docx format to ensure your instructor can open it easily.  To understand how your instructor will grade this paper, see the attached Reflection Paper Rubric.  

Reflection Paper #1 Topic/Prompt

First, watch this YouTube video.  The video makes some assertions as to the impact of the media in defining what it means to be a “man” or a “woman.”   How have these stereotypes affected the view of gender roles in our society?  Do you believe that your own self-image has been affected by exposure to various media?  How so?