This assignment is divided in 2 parts.
PART 1 INSTRUCTIONS
Watch the short video with Judith Butler:
answer the following questions:
1. According to Butler, what is gender? Do you agree/disagree with her? Why or why not?
2. How does the Butler video compare to her article? Be specific in your response by citing or summarizing points from the article.
–Review the “Genderbread person” https://www.publichealthpost.org/databyte/genderbread-person/
PART 2 INSTRUCTIONS:
As I am sure you are aware there continues to be a great deal of news and legislation happening around the country that impacts transgender youth. I am curious what you think. I found the historical and contemporary perspectives of this article in the Guardian particularly resonates with our class:
LINK:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/01/trans-children-history-jules-gill-peterson-interview
And here is another article specific to trans students participation in sports:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/23/anti-trans-bills-us-transgender-youth-sports
QUESTION
1. What are your thoughts and reactions?