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1.11: Discussion Questions

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    Discussion Questions

    1. Describe the practices of the father of modern gynecology, Dr. Marian Simms and how structural racism played a role in his surgical decisions.
    2. Identify three examples of how American society is heteronormative.
    3. Consider the types of derogatory labeling that sociologists study and explain how these might apply to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
    4. How can Conflict theory be applied to the study of Human Sexuality?
    5. How can Queer theory be applied to the study of Human Sexuality?

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