Watch this Ted Talk and answer the prompt questions below:
Understanding the Complexities of Gender: Sam Killermann at TEDxUofIChicago
Links to an external site.
Journal Entry Instructions: Answer
all questions below in full sentences, using appropriate
capitalization, punctuation and grammar. Think about perspectives other
than your own – for example, if you feel one way, why would someone else
feel the opposite? Answer each question with a new paragraph or bullet
point. 1 point will be deducted if bullets or paragraph breaks are not
used. (Total of 250-300 words expected)
Use personal stories and experiences or news and current events that
you know of – that you have gone through to show me that you understand,
and that you can apply what you have learned in class/from your book.
Journals are confidential and you can feel comfortable sharing personal
information as it relates to the questions.
Journal #2 Prompt:
List at least 5 the different terms (used in the video or from your
lecture materials) that refer to gender and provide their definitions.
How do the terms from #1 differ from biological sex?
What do you like about the concept of the “Genderbread Person?” (Link in the module to this graphic and information)
What “agents of socialization” influenced your personal gender role
development? List at least 3 examples and how they influenced you.
Category: Psycology
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Gender Terminology and Personal Influences on Gender Role Development 1. Gender identity: One’s internal sense of self as male, female, both, or neither. 2. Gender expression: How one presents themselves through appearance, behavior, and language