Please read this article in preparation for the round table on Friday, May 2nd. Think of some critical thinking questions to generate the discussion. Looking forward to it!
In response to this article, I think the parent’s way of thinking is very interesting. Although their intent is clear and in the best interest of their child, as the doctor stated, when the child grows up it may have gender confusion. Also, as it is stated in the article, there are already many negative responses coming out regarding this couple's decision to keep the gender a secret. It may prove to be harmful for their child since, whatever it may identify as later, people around the child will not stop talking and judging the child. I feel that there has been set stereotypes regarding boys and girls, that we have learned not to not think about anything outside the box. Girls are usually meant to play with dolls, while boys usually play with cars and other toys. People may not realize It, but since everyone has been around the idea that pink is for girls and blue is for boys, we have been surrounded regarding this stereotypical view for so long that it is considered a norm. For that reason, it will take society a while to change. If this way of raising baby storm works, there may be a chance that it will start to become a trend later on in the future. Until last year in 2013, baby storm was still considered genderless, as Storm sometimes said “I’m a girl” or “I’m a boy”. Giving the child an option to choose its gender is in my opinion a very good idea, but I don’t think there would be a difference if the sex of the child was revealed. Society will still have their views regardless. One problem that may arise is what to put as the gender of the baby on many forms that are present. What would occur if the child does not know what it is?
ReplyDeleteIn response to this article, I think the parent’s way of thinking is very interesting. Although their intent is clear and in the best interest of their child, as the doctor stated, when the child grows up it may have gender confusion. Also, as it is stated in the article, there are already many negative responses coming out regarding this couple's decision to keep the gender a secret. It may prove to be harmful for their child since, whatever it may identify as later, people around the child will not stop talking and judging the child.
I feel that there has been set stereotypes regarding boys and girls, that we have learned not to not think about anything outside the box. Girls are usually meant to play with dolls, while boys usually play with cars and other toys. People may not realize It, but since everyone has been around the idea that pink is for girls and blue is for boys, we have been surrounded regarding this stereotypical view for so long that it is considered a norm. For that reason, it will take society a while to change. If this way of raising baby storm works, there may be a chance that it will start to become a trend later on in the future. Until last year in 2013, baby storm was still considered genderless, as Storm sometimes said “I’m a girl” or “I’m a boy”. Giving the child an option to choose its gender is in my opinion a very good idea, but I don’t think there would be a difference if the sex of the child was revealed. Society will still have their views regardless. One problem that may arise is what to put as the gender of the baby on many forms that are present. What would occur if the child does not know what it is?