Download human sexuality: in-class activity: dolls

Human Sexuality
Complex and variable subject
Some science, a lot of psychology,
millions of opinions.
3 different people
can provide
10 different opinions.
Goals for the course
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Explore U.S. attitudes and personal attitudes
Understand the anatomy and physiology of sex
Explore Here and There cultural perspectives
Become comfortable with YOUR sexuality
Become comfortable with OTHERS sexuality
Increase tolerance for differences
Answer questions, dispel myths, gain knowledge
Enjoy the class
Sexuality:
• Quite possibly the source of all entertainment, ever.
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Sitcoms
Drama
Adventure
Stories
Books
Film
Internet
Toys
“Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er
saw true beauty till this night.”
Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
Today’s activity
• Play with dolls………..
• We all played with dolls as
children. We are very familiar
with dolls but what do
they reveal about our
sexual attitudes???
In Class Activity: Dolls
•QUIETLY move the desks into small groups of 5-6
•Lift the desks and move them without scraping or
whacking the floor or each other…..
• Get one or more male dolls and one or more female dolls from the
front desk per group. Note the bag, return them to the same bag. No
fraternizing between doll bags.
• Each person take a paper to complete:
“HUMAN SEXUALITY: IN-CLASS ACTIVITY: DOLLS”
• View the alternative dolls at the front desk
• 20 minutes to each complete a paper with YOUR opinions,
move along quickly, complete the front first, back as we continue the
lecture.
• Submit the paper today for 10 pts.
TABLE I: MALE AND FEMALE FEATURES SHOWN IN THE DOLLS
CHARACTERISTIC
Legs
MALE FORM
Covered
FEMALE FORM
Very long
Often exposed
In Class Activity: Dolls
• Time’s up
– Return the dolls to the correct bag
– QUIETLY reorganize the desks
Lift the desks and move them without scraping or
whacking the floor or each other…..
– Complete the back as we talk….
– Turn in your paper after the lecture today…
INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING SEXUALITY
DOLLS AS ROLE MODELS
SEX: “Got genitals?” Shame and secrecy
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GENDER: Stereotyped roles
Sexual Intelligence
• Four components of sexual intelligence
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Understanding self
Having interpersonal sexual skills and integrity
Obtaining accurate scientific sexual knowledge
Having consideration of the cultural context of sexuality
• Increasing sexual intelligence will allow for
responsible decisions in sexual behavior
Studying Sexuality:
From a Psychosocial Orientation
with a bit of Evolutionary Psych
A psychosocial orientation takes into
account
• Psychological factors
- Emotions, attitudes, motivations
• Social conditioning factors
- Process with which we learn our social norms
+ Can’t ignore the ……
• Biological factors
- Hormones, nervous system, genetics, evolution, etc.
Talking about sex
Sometimes uncomfortable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6fX2QeLm2s
Frequently entertaining
• Dolls used when we are children provide
psychosocial learning.
Bild Lilly, 1950’s
German predecessor to Barbie.
Prior to this most dolls were baby
dolls. Lilly and subsequently Barbie
were the first “adult” type dolls
marketed for children. Ruth Handler
named the original “Barbie” after her
daughter, “Barbara”, who inspired the
doll by giving her baby dolls adult
roles in her home play.
Now, 4 body styles, 7 colors
Attempts at more realistic/athletic alternatives to Barbie have failed
Get Real Girls
Lamilly
G.I. Joe figures have become
more muscular: 1964 to 2004
Han Solo Action Figures: Original Star Wars and Re-release
1977
The “power of the force” or a course of steroids?
INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING SEXUALITY
Children learn about sex,
gender roles, and sexuality
as they grow and play
Cultures vary in the details
Dolls from other places and times
DOLLS AROUND THE WORLD
Egypt and the Middle East
Corn Husk Dolls
Bulgaria
Japan
Russian Nesting Dolls
Thailand
Dolls used for ritual, religion, and magic
Voodoo Dolls
Ashanti Akuaba
Egyptian
Ushabti
Congo
Nail
Fetish
Bali: Straw Goddess
Victorian
Pudding Doll
Hopi Katchina
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