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"The 'social constructionism versus essentialism' debate cannot be avoided when we study gender and sexuality." Discuss this statement in relation to at least one of the perspectives covered in part 1 of the module.
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"The 'social constructionism versus essentialism' debate cannot be avoided when we study gender and sexuality." Discuss this statement in relation to at least one of the perspectives covered in part 1 of the module. Gender and sexuality, though terms taken somewhat for granted, have caused much controversy in where they have derived from. Although some advocate the social constructionism approach, others prefer that of the essentialist: questioning whether humans are biologically programmed or social influences have formed these aspects of their personality. This has been debated through many years of history, by psychologists, sociologists and sexologists amongst others; and still no solid conclusion has been drawn. However, in considering this argument, it is necessary to consider the definitions of these two terms, which in itself is a topic of mixed views, and related to the initial conflict. Essentialists believe that sexuality and gender are both naturally or biologically assigned to...
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