Queer theory

Queer theory develops concepts based on feminism’s difficulties. It looks at how sexual identity and sexual activity are socially created. Additionally, it defines the types of sexual behavior or identities that can be classified as aberrant or normative. The conceptions of maleness, femaleness, and what makes the normal as socially constructed are discussed in this essay, which contains an annotated bibliography. The essay discussed viewpoints and concepts from adults aged 21 and over. Which of these six scholarly sources (citations) is this? Why did you select this particular resource to use to answer something in the final paper?

Muehlenhard and Peterson are social and psychological experts. In this work, they describe what distinguishes gender from sex looking back at the historical and current conceptualization.

2. Which question(s) in “the final paper” does this source (Citation) help you to answer in the final paper? (Be specific, for example, this resource will answer 2A, 5D, and 8A. And this is how it will answer that question).

This source helps to answer the question 2A. It discusses the problem related to gender, femaleness, maleness and socially constructed idea of normalness.

3. How does this resource help you explain what the problem is? Why is it a problem? How big is the problem? (This is question #2 in the final paper)

This source is resourceful in that it describes ideas on gender and sex and the exact problem that exists as well as the idea of normalness.

4. How does this resource help you explain how effective it is in working with the population that you have selected for your final paper? (This is question #3 in the final paper)

The population chosen for this work were people aged 21 and above. The resource was helpful in explaining the aspect of gender roles as well as what distinguishes sex from gender. This was very useful in working with this population.

5. Explain and discuss how this resource helps to you explain any anticipated outcomes outlined in question #3 of your final paper if it does?

Because the source distinguishes sex from gender, it made it easy to work with the targeted group. This is because it was clear from the start that what to expect from them.

Nagoshi, J. L., Brzuzy, S. I., & Terrell, H. K. (2012). Deconstructing the complex perceptions of gender roles, gender identity, and sexual orientation among transgender individuals. Feminism & Psychology, 22(4), 405-422.

1. Which of these six scholarly sources (citations) is this? Why did you select this particular resource to use to answer something in the final paper?

Nagosh and Terrel are experts in the matters of gender and psychology. This is an article that describes the perception of gender and the identity. It was selected because it is rich in information touching on gender issue which is relevant to the work being undertaken with the targeted population.

2. Which question(s) in ”the final paper” does this source (Citation) help you to answer in the final paper? (Be specific, for example, this resource will answer 2A, 5D, and 8A. And this is how it will answer that question).

It answers question two A. It describes and describes the problem that needs to be addressed.

3. How does this resource help you explain what the problem is? Why is it a problem? How big is the problem? (This is question #2 in the final paper)

It describes social deconstruction of the perception of gender and roles and identity which is important in answering question 2.

4. How does this resource help you explain how effective it is in working with the population that you have selected for your final paper? (This is question #3 in the final paper)

The source helps in explaining the effectiveness of working with the chosen population as it describes what constitutes gender roles and identity which is a complex issue in the society.

5. Explain and discuss how this resource helps to you explain any anticipated outcomes outlined in question #3 of your final paper, if it does? Since the source defines and describes what is social acceptable gender roles and identity, it helps in solving the issues of femaleness, maleness and what constitutes normalness.

Pinar, W. F. (Ed.). (2012). Queer theory in education. Routledge.

1. Which of these six scholarly sources (citations) is this? Why did you select this particular resource to use to answer something in the final paper? This book by Pinar describes what Queer is in details.

2. Which question(s) in ”the final paper” does this source (citation) help you to answer in the final paper? (Be specific, for example, this resource will answer 2A, 5D, and 8A. And this is how it will answer that question).

It answers question five D on how geographical issues have impacted your targeted population.

Geographical regions have their perception on gender roles and sexual identity because of different beliefs and cultural practices. This source describes well how geographical issues have impacted the targeted population as far as gender roles and identity is concerned.

3. How does this resource help you explain what the problem is? Why is it a problem? How big is the problem? (This is question #2 in the final paper)

It helps in providing more information on gender roles and identity and also gives different concepts on the same issues based on different geographical regions and other geographical issues such as beliefs, cultural practices among others.

4. How does this resource help you explain how effective it is in working with the population that you have selected for your final paper? (This is question #3 in the final paper)

In working with the targeted population, these sources help in understanding them, their perception since it involves also studying their environment to understand their discernment on the same issue.

5. Explain and discuss how this resource helps to you explain any anticipated outcomes outlined in question #3 of your final paper if it does?

It gives one idea on what to expect as far as these issues are concerned. Its ideas on geographical role on the perception of gender roles and identity are important for the problem under study.

Wood, J. (2012). Gendered lives. Nelson Education

1. Which of these six scholarly sources (citations) is this? Why did you select this particular resource to use to answer something in the final paper?

This is a social work book that focuses on gender and its perception in different societies. The work of Woods was named gendered lives due to its description of gender according to various societies.

2. Which question(s) in ”the final paper” does this source (citation) help you to answer in the final paper? (Be specific, for example, this resource will answer 2A, 5D, and 8A. And this is how it will answer that question).

This source help in answering question 2A of the final paper as it discusses issue of gender which is the problem being addressed by this essay

3. How does this resource help you explain what the problem is? Why is it a problem? How big is the problem? (This is question #2 in the final paper)

It has more information on gender and the perceptions surrounding gender identity and roles in the group of people selected in this study.

4. How does this resource help you explain how effective it is in working with the population that you have selected for your final paper? (This is question #3 in the final paper)

This source help in the effective working relationship with the population picked for this work since it describes the gender roles and identity and the possible problems faced by the society as far as the issue of gender is concerned.

5. Explain and discuss how this resource helps to you explain any anticipated outcomes outlined in question #3 of your final paper if it does?

The knowledge gained from this source is useful in anticipation of the outcome of gender issue being addressed by this essay such as femaleness, maleness, and normalness as constructed by the society.

Norton, C. L. (2012). Social work and the environment: An ecosocial approach. International Journal of Social Welfare, 21(3), 299-308.

1. Which of these six scholarly sources (citations) is this? Why did you select this particular resource to use to answer something in the final paper?

Norton wrote what it is entailed in social work in this book. It is selected because of the information it has on social work.

2. Which question(s) in ”the final paper” does this source (citation) help you to answer in the final paper? (Be specific, for example, this resource will answer 2A, 5D, and 8A. And this is how it will answer that question).

It answers question 8A. It describes and defines mezzo level. It states that Mezzo level of social work happens on intermediate scales that involves neighborhood or even smaller groups and that is what this essay is addressing.

3. How does this resource help you explain what the problem is? Why is it a problem? How big the problem is? (This is question #2 in the final paper)

The work describes how social workers can do carry on with their responsibilities involving smaller groups and even institutions while this work engages a group of young adults and therefore it is relevant to addressing the issues arising from this work.

4. How does this resource help you explain how effective it is in working with the population that you have selected for your final paper? (This is question #3 in the final paper)

It has guidelines and other information on how to do social work effectively and efficient thus relevant to this work.

5. Explain and discuss how this resource helps to you explain any anticipated outcomes outlined in question #3 of your final paper if it does?

With its rich information on social work, one can use it to analyze the social environment to which they are carrying out their activities.

Scantlebury, K. (2012). Still part of the conversation: Gender issues in science education. In the Second International handbook of science education (pp. 499-512). Springer Netherlands.

1. Which of these six scholarly sources (citations) is this? Why did you select this particular resource to use to answer something in the final paper?

This source talks about the effectiveness or about outcome measures of using this theory.

It was selected due to the ideas presented in it about gender and social work.

2. Which question(s) in ”the final paper” does this source (citation) help you to answer in the final paper? (Be specific, for example, this resource will answer 2A, 5D, and 8A. And this is how it will answer that question).

It answers question 8A about the mezzo level of social work. Its ideas help in addressing the problem of femaleness, maleness and social construct of normalness.

3. How does this resource help you explain what the problem is? Why is it a problem? How big is the problem? (This is question #2 in the final paper)

Gender conversation is what is needed to explain the problem being addressed by this work. It has more information that is needed to answer all the questions arising from this work.

4. How does this resource help you explain how effective it is in working with the population that you have selected for your final paper? (This is question #3 in the final paper)

Because of its discussion on gender and gender roles and activities, it is useful in addressing the group that I am working with. It provides the social skills needed to work with this population.

5. Explain and discuss how this resource helps to you explain any anticipated outcomes outlined in question #3 of your final paper if it does?

Through it, one can be used to evaluate the anticipated outcome of the work. It also gives the guidelines needed to do social work and therefore can be used to determine the possible outcome of such work.

References

Muehlenhard, C. L., & Peterson, Z. D. (2011). Distinguishing between sex and gender: History, current conceptualizations, and implications. Sex Roles, 64(11-12), 791-803.

Nagoshi, J. L., Brzuzy, S. I., & Terrell, H. K. (2012). Deconstructing the complex perceptions of gender roles, gender identity, and sexual orientation among transgender individuals. Feminism & Psychology, 22(4), 405-422.

Norton, C. L. (2012). Social work and the environment: An ecosocial approach. International Journal of Social Welfare, 21(3), 299-308.

Pinar, W. F. (Ed.). (2012). Queer theory in education. Routledge.

Scantlebury, K. (2012). Still part of the conversation: Gender issues in science education. In the Second International handbook of science education (pp. 499-512). Springer Netherlands.

Wood, J. (2012). Gendered lives. Nelson Education