in one to two paragraphs. Provide depth, including analysis and specific references to the chapter readings. State the title and author’s name of each reading used.
In the essay “Becoming a Man” (112 Reader, Chapter 2) Ed Madden argues that most often societies combine gender and sexual identity and that this leads to expectations surrounding gender roles/scripts. Madden provides personal anecdotes to illustrate this point. Can we/should we separate gender and sexual identity? What would be some potential outcomes of separating gender and sexual identity(ies)?
In the essay “Queer by Choice, Not by Chance: Against Being ‘Born This Way’” (112 Reader) Lindsay Miller argues that “Men and women begin from different levels of entitlement.” Reflecting on the essay, discuss your thoughts on this statement.
Consider mainstream arguments supporting being born gay, etc. and Lindsay Miller’s argument supporting queer by choice. Discuss your thoughts on these two arguments/positions.
