DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Gender Identity Documentary
I would like you to choose one of two documentaries (each about 1.5hrs long) focusing on gender identity and then write a 1-2 page reflection on it.
The Mask You Live In (2015)
Explores how our culture’s narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men and society at large and unveils what we can do about it.
● Watch with John Jay’s Kanopy access
○Log in with your JJay ID and Password
○ You can skip creating an account if you are prompted to do so
○ Direct link to video: https://www.kanopy.com/en/jjay/video/141116
● If Kanopy isn’t working, you can watch on Youtube
Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen (2020)
Examining Hollywood’s depiction of transgender people and the impact it’s left on both the transgender community and American culture.
● Unfortunately, this is only available through Netflix. If you want to choose this option but do not have access to Netflix through yourself or someone you
know who is willing to share their account, please let me know.
○ Direct link to video: ttps://www.netflix.com/title/81284247
Once you have watched one of the documentaries, I would like you to write a 1-2pg reflection that answers the following questions:
What did you learn?
What surprised you?
What concepts from the course did you recognize from the documentary? Connect at least 2 different concepts.
