Question 1

Why did David's doctors feel it was the best decision to make?&#10;A) it was the cheapest alternative&#10;B) the prevailing theory was that babies were born a blank slate and taught their sex&#10;C) it was the safest alternative&#10;D) none of these choices

Accepted Answer

The prevailing theory at the time was that gender identity was primarily a result of socialization, so doctors believed they could teach David his gender identity.

Question 2

What event led to David Reimer being raised as a girl?&#10;A) a birth defect&#10;B) homosexuality&#10;C) a parental choice&#10;D) a surgical mistake

Accepted Answer

David Reimer was born male, but during a circumcision at eight months old, his penis was accidentally destroyed. On the advice of psychologist John Money, David's parents decided to raise him as a girl and gave him female hormones at puberty. Money believed that gender identity was learned through socialization rather than biological factors. David struggled with his gender identity throughout his life and ultimately transitioned back to identifying as male.

Deck 18: Topic 1: Gender Roles