In this Module, you will learn about the social construction of gender. Explore gender from different theoretical views and consider the complex issues of gender identity and transgender people. To understand how gender and sexuality relates to the U.S. family, you will learn about varying degrees of oppression faced by women, not only in the United States, but also in many parts of the world. This module also gives you the opportunity to study gender-based stereotypes and how they can serve to limit individual and family development.
Define the concept of the social construction of gender.
Explain how gender interacts with difference, power, and discrimination.
Explain different perspectives on the determinants of sexual identity.
Identify new family structures.
Discuss issues of adolescent sexuality and teen pregnancy.