3 Questions

1.After reading the discussions on gender socialization, gender and coping and gender and aggression, assume the role of a professional trainer for child welfare workers.  You are presenting on the intersection between gender roles and aggression in teen boys.  Discuss what points you would highlight that reinforce aggression in boys and also discuss what prevention strategies can be used to challenge the gender differentiation of young boys and girls.

2.  What will you tell them about conversion therapy? Why?

3. Suppose the parents demand that you refer them to a therapist who will provide conversion therapy. What are the ethical arguments against such a referral? What are the ethical arguments in favor of such a referral? What will you do?