Do you think the idea of gender identity is socially constructed?

Group 3 will write a paper during the unit on knowledge * Each paper will be a minimum of 2 pages and a maximum of 4 pages * Students are expected to answer each question directly, and thoroughly in their own words * This is not a research paper, the objective is to illustrate that you understand the sociological concepts and how they work in the world * Students should NOT quote or paraphrase from outside sources * If you paraphrase/quote from the video/article provided you must cite correctly using APA format * Papers will be graded according to the rubric provided * Papers will be due SUNDAY before 5pm Paper 3 – Knowledge DUE MARCH 24 * More than one of the readings in this section discussed gender identity. * Describe in your own words what gender identity is and why you think this issue is so central to the discussion of sexuality. PLEASE THINK CRITICALLY AND GO BEYOND A SURFACE LEVEL ANSWER. * Do you think the idea of gender identity is socially constructed? Why or why not? * What were some of the concerns brought up by gender nonconforming and intersexed individuals? * How does this idea of gender identity connect to intersectionality? Please explain in detail with concrete examples. * How does this idea of privilege connect with the transgendered and intersexed individuals discussed earlier in the section? Please explain in detail. * (You do not have to answer this question or share personal information, but should you choose to, you can also answer the following – only the instructor will read it) Where do you stand on the issue of surgical “fixes” for intersexed babies? Why do you think this way? Where do you stand on the issue of transgendered individuals? Why do you think this way? What do you know to be “true” about gender?