Assignment Number 8
Discussion/Writing
Chrisler Chapter 5. Sweating it out.(56-74)

Crawford & Unger. She learns to shout. (73-79)
Crawford & Unger. Part 2. The making of a woman. (81-82)
Crawford & Unger. The story of my body. (83-90)
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Date due: 2-6-04
Psychology 358
Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.
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1. What was your reaction to the video on The Equal Rights Amendment: Unfinished Business for the Constitution?
2. Name a myth about women in sport and the fact that counters that myth. Explain why you chose that myth. (60-61)
3. What are your reactions to the section on consequences of homophobia? (66-68)
4. What are your reactions to "Sweating it out?" Describe a personal experience you have had with these issues. (56-74)
5. Have you experienced a fork in the road similar to the one Phoebe Eng faced? If you are comfortable discussing it, please describe the event. (77)
6. What does anger and rage tell us? Is it important to listen to feelings of anger and rage? Explain. (79)
7. According to the Judith Ortiz Cofer article (The story of my body) how is it that appearance is a social construction? Describe an example from your personal experience. (83-90)