Gender Appropriate and Inappropriate Behaviors
For either sex, choosing to engage in activities traditionally reserved for a specific sex can result in teasing and accusations of homosexuality. Using research gathered from your textbook, online course content, and at least 1 research article, analyze the above scenarios. Are the behaviors discussed above (i.e., preferring things traditionally acceptable for a specific sex) indicative of homosexuality? Why or why not? Describe the psychological consequences (positive and negative) that might result from engaging in behaviors reserved for a specific sex? Develop an argument for or against concern that these children might be exhibiting a paraphilia. Which paraphilia(s) might apply and what criteria would you use based on the research? What, if any, intervention would you recommend to a parent whose little girl or boy expresses the desire to engage in behaviors typical of the opposite sex? If you do not believe intervention is necessary, explain why.
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