Intersex – Extra Credit Assignment
Intersex is a term that the majority of individuals are not fully familiar with. The following videos provide some helpful information regarding intersex, the difficulties associated with intersex, and much more. Told from the point of view by two intersex individuals, view the following videos: Video #1- “She’s Not A Boy – What It’s Like to be Intersex” Filmed by: Yuhong Pang & Robert Tokanel Source: The Atlantic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEXpeq-38Sw&feature=emb_logo Video #2- “TedTalk: A Different Kind of Superpower – What It Means To Be Intersex” Filmed by: TEDxLondon; Speaker: Susannah Temko Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaq4Ij0qmog Prompt: Write up the answers to the following questions for both videos in a single document consisting of 2-3 double-spaced typed pages (font 12)
Video #1 ● Describe Tatenda’s upbringing in 3-5 sentences.
● Explain some of the hardships and challenges that Tatenda has had to overcome.
● What are some of the social problems with understanding Intersex? (Ex. does it have to do with culture, faith/religion, education, etc.)
● What’s one thing you learned or was surprised by from watching this video?
Video #2 ● What are some of the long-term physical and psychological consequences of early surgical interventions on Intersex individuals?
● Describe Susannah’s plea for ending stigma surrounding Intersex in today’s society. Do you think this change is possible? Explain your thoughts.
● What’s one thing you learned or was surprised by from watching this video?
How To Submit: Submit this assignment via SafeAssign on Blackboard in your recitation section. Successful completion of the assignment following all directions will be rewarded with a full 10/10 grade added to your Quizzes/Activities grade in Recitation.
