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For this assignment, you will watch four videos and conduct research on gender and transgender individuals, then answer the following questions.  Your response should be at least 500 words. Follow the instructions for paper formatting in your syllabus (heading, double-spacing, font).

Jazz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJw3s85EcxM (Links to an external site.)

Josie: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/living-a-transgender-childhood-part-1-43824707959

1. What is gender dysphoria?

2. Summarize the stories of Josie and the other children in the Vice episode.

3. Discuss the theories on Socialization presented by George Mead and Charles Cooley found in the Chapter on Socialization of your textbook (The Self and Interaction) and explain how transgender children may face difficulty based on these theories. The section of the text is called, “Explaining Socialization”. 

4. Let’s reflect on cultural differences. Who are the Fa’afafine? Who are Sworn Virgins (in Albania)? Explain how gender is defined within each culture.

Fa’afafine:  https://youtu.be/F9xvkCa63Js

Sworn Virgins: https://youtu.be/3UUikqpotiE

CITE YOUR SOURCES. 

Rubric

Transgender Kids Journal

Transgender Kids Journal
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinition of gender identity disorder		10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary transgender kids’ stories		25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary and connection to The Looking-glass Self, Mind, Self &Society		25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLet’s reflect on cultural differences. Who are the Fa’afafine? Who are Sworn Virgins (in Albania)? Explain how gender is defined within each culture.		15 pts
Total Points: 75

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