In the readings from Weeks 1 and 2, we have explored various aspects of queer or trans identity from the perspective of what Jeffrey Weeks and other scholars of sexuality refer to as “social construction.” One way of thinking of “social construction” is that definitions of gender and sexuality—including what constitutes masculinity and femininity, and what is considered “normal” sexual behavior—change over time. As you review Jeffrey Weeks’ essay, pay close attention to those “five crucial areas of concern”—particularly the last four he lists). Using Weeks’ definitions and examples of “social construction” from Week 1, how can we apply these ideas to the readings by Gomez and Gutierrez? Can we account, as Gomez does, for the ways in which gender, race/nationality, and class work together with gender and sexual identity? How can we use ideas about “social construction” to compare Native American and European societies, which may have had totally different conceptualizations of gender and sex?
Using Jeffrey Weeks and at least one other reading from Weeks 1 and 2, find a quotation or section of the reading that made you rethink some of your assumptions about what gender and sexual identities or communities mean. How do we see various communities and identities form in, for example, prisons, bars, newspaper stories, musical expressions, the military, or law enforcement? How can we explain these developments in terms of Jeffrey Weeks’ definition of “social construction” and any of those “five crucial areas” of concern—kinship, but much more importantly social and economic organization, social regulation (including medical, educational, and legal regulation), political interventions, and cultures of resistance?
PROMPT:
In your response to this week’s discussion thread, consider one or more of the questions above by writing an original thread, using a quotation or a reference to the readings in order to explain what you mean. In your original thread, think about what defines queer or trans identities, but also think about how to engage differences around class, race, and/or disability in addition to gender identity and sexuality. Are these definitions and experiences different for immigrants, Black and indigenous people of color (BIPOC), working-class people?
In addition, reply to at least one classmate’s original thread by a) addressing the readings directly with a quote or paraphrase, and b) adding depth or perspective to the original comment. When you reply, don’t just write “I agree,” or “I disagree”—think about how and why you might concur. What examples can you share from the readings—or from your own knowledge experience? It’s perfectly fine in this Discussion Board to share your own experience if you feel safe and comfortable doing so.
REQUIREMENTS:
Create one original thread of no fewer than 200 words (about half a page). Use a quotation from at least one of the readings in your original thread.
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