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“ER Dilemma” If These Walls Could Talk II 1961. Brought to you by: The American Medical Student Association’s Committee on Gender and Sexuality www.amsa.org/gender. Social Stigma. How would have their experience at the movie been different, if they were straight?
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“ER Dilemma”If These Walls Could Talk II1961 Brought to you by: The American Medical Student Association’s Committee on Gender and Sexuality www.amsa.org/gender
Social Stigma • How would have their experience at the movie been different, if they were straight? • What challenges do same sex couples face when entering public places? • Do you ever think twice about holding hands? • Do you ever fear being verbally or physically harassed for showing affection in public?
Coming Out • How would it feel to constantly question whether or not it is safe to talk about your “significant other”? • What assumptions is the woman in the waiting room make about Edith? • How did these commonly held assumptions effect Edith?
Family Rights • What are Edith’s legal rights in a medical setting? • What options are available for same-sex couples today?
Complexity of Life • What assumptions did Abigail’s family make about Edith and Abigail’s relationship?