Check out both "The Gender Unicorn" and "The Genderbread Person," which help to visually display the differences between the concepts of gender, sex, and sexualities. Then, watch this short YouTube video, to further explore the concepts illustrated in those infographics:
Next, check out this video on the science of being transgender, to learn about what science can teach us about gender identity, and how it differs from biological sex:
https://youtu.be/mtYuUL3OdUY
Lastly, check out this KPBS article to get a closer look at "A Map of Gender-Diverse Cultures (Link: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/content/two-spirits_map-html/)" to get an idea of just how important time and place are in dictating how we perceive various genders.
https://youtu.be/MitqjSYtwrQ
Part II:
Once you have looked at the two infographics, watched the two YouTube videos, and checked out the KPBS article/map, respond to these two questions:
What do you find important or interesting?
And, what is your "muddiest point" from what you've read and watched in this Discussion Forum, or from the assigned reading or mini-lecture videos on this topic from earlier in the module? Be sure to include at least one question or general comment about the material, before submitting your initial post. [Note: the "muddiest point" refers to the most difficult or confusing part of the assigned reading and/or related videos]. Additionally, remember that you may choose to post your response as a video or written response.
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