Assignment Number 16
Discussion/Writing
Chrisler 15. Angela R. Gillem. Triple jeopardy in the lives of biracial black/white women. (220-235)
Crawford & Unger. Kate Bornstein, The hard part (194-209)
Crawford & Unger. Mocha Jean Herrup, Virtual identity. (210-216)
Pipher 12. Then and now. (232-248)
hooks 10. Race and gender. (55-60)
Student Name _____________________
Date due: 3-31-05
Psychology 358
Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.
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1. What was your reaction to the video : "The Pill?" What did you learn?
2. What does Angela Gillem mean by triple jeopardy in the lives of biracial black/white women? (221) What are her principle arguments? (220-235)
3. One of the values of Psychology of Women is inclusiveness. How does the article "Triple jeopardy in the lives of biracial black/white women" evaluate the American culture in this regard?
4. What are your feelings about "The hard part?" What did you learn? (194-209)
5. In what ways is androcentrism illustrated in Pipher's chapter "Then and now?" Has the power of androcentrism changed? Explain. What is your reaction to this chapter? (232-248)
6. What does hooks mean when she says that the feminist movement, especially the work of visionary black activists, paved the way for a reconsideration of race and racism that has had a positive impact on our society as a whole. (59)