26 Jun Reflection paper on intersectionality and feminism
Order Instructions
In a reflective essay of 300–500 words, please reflect on—and critique—the two articles that you chose to read and/or the videos you watched in this module. In addition to your own reflections and critique, you may also (but are not required to) respond to the following questions:
What were the main points of this article or video and how did they help you achieve the objectives of this module?
How did the article influence or change your perceptions on gender and sexuality?
How did the video contents build upon the main points of the readings of your choice?
Please read any two of the following articles. The following readings can be found in the Reading List or use the link provided (be sure to log in to the library first):
1. Atteberry-Ash, B., Speer, S. R., Kattari, S. K. & Kinney, M. K. (2019). Does it get better? LGBTQ social work students and experiences with harmful discourse. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 31(2), 223-241.
2. Breaux, H. P. & Thyer, B. A. (2021). Transgender theory for contemporary social work practice: A question of values and ethics. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 18(1), 72 – 89. https://jswve.org/download/2021-1/Full-issue-18-1-Spring-2021-JSWVE-.pdf#page=73Links to an external site.
2. Burdge, B. J. (2007). Bending gender, ending gender: Theoretical foundations for social work practice with the transgender community. Social Work, 52(3), 243-250.
Hicks, S. (2014). Social work and gender: An argument for practical accountsLinks to an external site.. Qualitative Social Work, 1473325014558665.
Sterzing, P. R., Gartner, R. E., Woodford, M. R. & Fisher, C. M. (2017). Sexual orientation, gender , and gender identity microaggressions: Toward an intersectional framework for social work researchLinks to an external site.. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 26(1-2), 81-94.
As directed in the lecture, please also review the material on following web sites:
Time, “A Brief History of Women’s ProtestsLinks to an external site.”
National Organization for Women, “History of Marches and Mass ActionsLinks to an external site.”
Also, please review these resources to help inform your own social work practice and understanding of how language/terminology evolves:
GLAAD, Glossary of Terms- Transgender
It’s Pronounced Metrosexual, Comprehensive List of LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Definitions
Gender Galaxy
Sexuality Galaxy
