Discussion 1

Include the questions when answering the questions

The resources this week ask you to consider the concept of gender in the US and how gender categories are constructed. They also introduce you to gender constructions outside of our binary (man/woman; male/female) gender system. Please use and cite at least 2 of the required resources as you respond to the following questions:

· What is the difference between biological sex and gender?

· What are some of the “single stories” (Aidichie, 2009) that people in the US have about men and women? In other words, what are the stereotypical gender roles in the US?

· How did you learn how to be the gender that you are? Provide at least 3 examples.

· How do people in the US treat people who don’t “fit in” to gender roles? How might this relate to the treatment of transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, and other individuals?

Discussion 2

Include the questions when answering the questions

This discussion forum is an opportunity for you to explore topics that interest you; share critical insights and questions that you are working with; share your struggles and triumphs; and discuss difficulties that may have arisen this week. Your initial post should describe your experiences in the course this past week, prompting further discussion. Address at least two of the following questions:

· What caused you to view the world around you differently or examine a topic from a different perspective?

· What struck you as you explored the course materials this week?

· What insights have you had?

· Return to the IAT website () and take one of the two Gender IATs. Share your results or impressions of the IAT and how it relates to the readings and other materials from this week.

· What questions have come up for you at this point?

· Do you have any helpful tips that you've picked up in this course or in a past course?

Result of the test

BEHS 220 Week 4 Required Resources

Barroso, A. (2020, August 13). Key takeaways on Americans’ views on gender equality a century after U.S. women gained the right to vote. Pew Research Center.

Barroso, A. & Brown, A. (2021, May 25). Gender pay gap in U.S. held steady in 2020. Pew Research Center.

Bird, J. (2017, June). How to Talk (and Listen) to Transgender People [Video]. TED Conferences.

Haefele-Thomas, A. & Combs, T. (2019). Chapter 1: Sex and Gender: Stories and Definitions. Introduction to Transgender Studies. Harrington Park Press, LLC.

TEDx. (2018, January 19). Toilets, bowties, gender and me | Audrey Mason-Hyde | TEDxAdelaide [Video]. YouTube.