What do you make of the fact that “Brenda” was raised a girl and given female hormones (“she” was told they were vitamins), but grew up to marry a woman?What is the power of DNA (genetics), and can our nurturing out-muscle it?

David Reimer.

Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUTcwqR4Q4Y

The transcript is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/horizon/dr_money_trans.shtml

What is the difference between sex, gender and sexual orientation?

What is the power of DNA (genetics), and can our nurturing out-muscle it?

Based on this story, is gender the result of genetics or environment?

What do you make of the fact that “Brenda” was raised a girl and given female hormones (“she” was told they were vitamins), but grew up to marry a woman?

What does this suggest about the origins of sexual orientation?

Remember, we all will watch the video so I do not need a movie review.looking for students to think more deeply than a summary. What do you think about what happened and why? Integration of textbook and video material and critical thinking are key here.

Note: because this is an older video, you may encounter vocabulary that is not used today. If you wish, feel free to use/discuss more up to date terms/understanding of concepts.

Be sure to address all assignment prompts above. Content should be substantial.