Help me study for my Women’s Studies class. I’m stuck and don’t understand.
After reading the first chapter (I’ve included the PDF), please check this link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-UX0LE_tCg .
Use the case of Caster Semenya, a South African athlete forced to undergo gender verification testing in 2008, as a point of entry for looking at the role that gender has historically played in the production and reproduction of the concept of gender identity and sex. This story demonstrates the discrimination people face when they seem to defy gender norms. Summarize the documentary first and then explain your thoughts. Do you think Caster Semeya continues to be relevant when looking at examples of how gender ‘plays out’ in contemporary contexts? Please organize your theoretical argument around the cases/examples you cite. Formulate your opinion based on what you read from the first chapter.
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