Discussion 2: Weeks 8-11
Discussion 2 is based on content from Weeks 8-11 (Body Politics; Violence; Sexualities & Sexual Politics). Unlike the first discussion, I am going to give you choices about which questions you would like to answer. This means you are answering 4 out of the 6 questions below. But you get to choose which questions to answer. You can choose any 4 questions you would like. I have labeled the questions according to where you can find this information in our course content.
Questions 3-6 require citations. You should also respond to two classmate’s posts. To ensure you receive the grade you have earned, remember to number your responses so it is clear to me which question you are answering. See grading criteria link below for more information.
*This discussion can be turned in 24 hours after the due date for a 20% late point deduction*
Part A: Sexualities and Sexual Politics Readings
You were assigned four ”
Personal Essays From Various Scholars” to read. Choose
one and answer the following. Make sure to reference which article you are going to write about:
1. Summarize 2-3 main points the author made. (
150 words minimum, 2 points)
2. Describe your reaction to these points. What areas, if any, resonated with you? What areas, if any, did not sit right with you? Why? Did this have any impact on the way you think about sexuality and/or the body? (
150 words minimum, 2 points)
Part B: Violence Readings
3. Do you agree or disagree that violence against women is a massive global pattern? Why or why not? What factors do you believe contribute to violence against women? (
150 words minimum; 1 in-text citation and full reference required; citation must be from our class course content, 2 points)
Part C: Body Politics Readings and Sexualities and Sexual Politics Readings
4. Choose 2 states/nations/territories and summarize reproductive health and laws in those areas. Are you satisfied with existing laws, or would you like to see those laws reformed? Why and in what way? In your opinion, are there any social, political, religious, or other forces that may impact the laws in these states/nations/territories? Please explain (
150 words minimum; 1 in-text citation and full reference required; citation can come from either our course readings or outside course content, 2 points)
5. Choose 2 states/nations/territories and summarize laws that you believe are particularly relevant to LGBTQ+ folks. Are you satisfied with existing laws, or would you like to see those laws reformed? Why and in what way? In your opinion, are there any social, political, religious, or other forces that may impact the laws in these states/nations/territories? Please explain (
150 words minimum; 1 in-text citation and full reference required; citation can come from either our course readings or outside course content, 2 points)
Part D: Any Content from Weeks 8-11
6. You learned about a lot of different concepts and perspectives in Weeks 8-11. Select one concept or perspective covered and expand on it in some way that was not covered in the course content. For example, you may have wanted to learn more about skin bleaching, the global gag rule, trafficking, or campus sexual assault. You can take this opportunity to do your own research and report back on what you find. (
150 words minimum; 1 in-text citation and full reference required; must be from outside course content, 2 points)
