Overview
Reflect on your childhood and answer the following questions in a two to three page reflection:
How were you taught to “do” gender?
What is an example of “gender-normative” behavior or activity that you engaged in as a child?
- What is an example in which you transgressed (did not behave according to) gender norms?
- Did your parents reinforce traditional gender expectations for you? For example were there activities or behaviors they encouraged you to take on (or prevented you from taking on) based on your sex?
- If you had siblings of the opposite sex (or close friends/family members), were they treated differently? How or how not?