Growing Up As Trans

Growing Up As Trans

Learning objective(s):  Explore the experience of those living with Gender Identity Disorder and/or who identify as Transgendered.

Submission details:  Please complete these questions in the discussion board below and respond, in-depth (per the criteria outlined in the course welcome letter) to at least ONE classmate.

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Scoring criteria/rubric:  A rubric is attached to the discussion board.  The assignment is worth 10 points.

Restrictions: Do not use generative AI. You must complete this assignment individually.

Length: Your answers to each question should be thorough yet concise.  There is no length requirement, but all aspects of each question must be addressed completely.

Growing Up As Trans

Resources: Please refer to chapter 14 when answering these questions.  Be sure to integrate concepts from the readings as well as any outside sources that are relevant.  If you use outside sources, please cite the sources and provide and APA style reference.

Please include the following statement on every assignment: “I hereby declare that I have not utilized any generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools or technologies in the creation of this work.”

Please watch this: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/growing-up-trans/?

1) Did this documentary change or expand your perspective on what it means to be a transgender person?

2) What concerns would you have if you were the parent of a transgender child desiring gender reassignment through medical intervention?

Growing Up As Trans

3) Why do you believe that our culture has such a difficult time accepting folks who identify as trans? We seem to be very accepting of many other types of statistically atypical brains (gifted/talented, ADHD, autism spectrum) but when it comes to an atypical presentation that involves sex/gender, our emotions often run very high.  Why might that be?

Resources: Please refer to chapter 14 when answering these questions.  Be sure to integrate concepts from the readings as well as any outside sources that are relevant.  If you use outside sources, please cite the sources and provide and APA style reference.