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Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex Differences Lecture 3

Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex Differences Lecture 3. Announcements.

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Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex Differences Lecture 3

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  1. Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex DifferencesLecture 3

  2. Announcements 1. Join us for a PsychologyLearning Smackdown on Arts Co-op, Arts Internship, Arts Tri-Mentoring, Community-Based Experiential Learning, and Go Global. At the session you will learn about each of these programs, the types of work and experiences you can expect, and more! When: September 20th, 5:00-6:30PM Where: Room 261, IBLC (Irving K. Barber Learning Centre)

  3. What’s important in my career and my life? • Start with Arts Co-op! • Explore career goals and interests • Gain 12-16 months of paid experience before graduation • Build a professional network Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 26 @ 4pm www.artscoop.ubc.ca

  4. 2. The Psychology Department’s Undergraduate Journal Club is looking for motivated students to participate in meetings every third week to discuss research articles published by our faculty members. The group will be limited to 30 students, with two faculty advisors. Certificates will be given to students upon completion of the program. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays,3:30-4:30 PM. Application due date: Friday, September 21st. Meeting dates and application form available through the Psychology Department homepage, see “News.”

  5. Introductory Concepts • What is gender? (continued)

  6. By the end of today’s class, you should be able to: 1. generate examples of intersexuality and gender variance. 2. discuss the causes, symptoms, and therapeutic options for Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome. 3. describe third genders identified in other cultures.

  7. What is gender? (continued) • Examples of intersexuality (continued):

  8. Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) • Occurs among XY individuals whose cells are insensitive to androgens. • Due to the presence of a Y chromosome, androgen- secreting testes develop in the fetus; however, the body does not respond to these androgens. • As a result, external genitalia appear female. • Prevalence: 1/13,000 – 1/65,000

  9. Symptoms: • AmenorrheaReproductive sterilityUndescended testes Shortened vaginaLittle or no body hair • Tend to exceed societal standards of beauty for females.

  10. Adults with AIS

  11. Therapeutic options: Masculinizing hormones are ineffective; vaginoplasty may be performed. Most individuals with AIS report satisfaction with a female gender identity.

  12. Examples of gender variance:

  13. The “Two-Spirit” of the First Nations

  14. The “Hijras” of India

  15. The “Muxe” of Mexico

  16. The Fa’afafine of Samoa

  17. Introductory Concepts • What is gender? (continued)

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