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Whitaker, W. K. (2023). Thinking critically about social psychology (3rd ed.). Dubuque, IA: KendallHunt Publishing Company
Chapter 5: Gender
1. After watching the interview with Samantha (found in our eBook), discuss the following:
What does it mean to be transgender? There are many terms our book uses to describe sex and gender (e.g., cisgender; agender; intersex). Were you aware of these terms and meanings before reading the book? What was familiar/unfamiliar to you?
How does Samantha describe her journey and experiences with gender identity? What does Samantha mean by a "dead name"? What is her dead name?
What connections can be made between Samantha's experiences and the Minority Stress Model discussed in the chapter?
The science of attraction - Dawn Maslar - YouTube
Chapter 11: Love & Attraction
2. The chapter and the short video on the Science of Attraction provide information on what attracts us to others. If you could identify one thing in general that is the MOST important factor in determining who we are attracted to, what would that be to you personally and why is it the most important thing?