Hi Brad ~ If it helps, I did a video with Vervaeke which details my own efforts to make sense of this, as a person going through gender transition. He asked me if I would do this because he thought my framing was better than the existing ones he had encountered, and he thought it was an important thing to share. My own model was heavily influenced by his work and that of Agnes Callard on aspiration. Link: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__m.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3DwtQpb4Yf49Y&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=FuUaT_XYlILHDpP-r-Uj_stsrXv5BD8CJBb_K3sP74s&s=flPxsVD0Woa_blHjezniVdx11i3AZ1dSIutvTuZegNY&e= Best, Rachel On Thu, Nov 18, 2021 at 12:30 PM Brad Kershner <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > *CAUTION: *This email originated from outside of JMU. Do not click links > or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is > safe. > ------------------------------ > Hi Gregg, > > I am currently engaged in the work of helping to lead a school > community through the troublesome terrain of understanding social justice, > anti-racism, LGBTQ issues, etc. I just wrote and launched our school web > page on DEI - some of you may be interested to see my attempt to articulate > a vision for DEI that is grounded in love and points beyond the divisions > and polarsions of culture war, in the context of PK-12 school leadership > and communication. See our Vision Statement > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.kimberton.org_diversity-2Dequity-2Dand-2Dinclusion_&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=Q7itybw-vkU88BTHQs_TNULnEizk_68wrJjTeQhiH1g&s=uE-B-HhYtRH4WGNb9cDzKIZD-ciLqnyZgfgR91uoyaM&e=> > and Resources. > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.kimberton.org_dei-2Dresources_&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=Q7itybw-vkU88BTHQs_TNULnEizk_68wrJjTeQhiH1g&s=1d5TVjOx_Iafalxb_0b8vBI3EeIdF3TWci4elwT3TH0&e=> > > I have been mostly focused on race, and have not found as many resources > that I can share related to gender and trans confusion. Do you or anyone on > this list know of resources/articles you'd recommend for a > lay/parent/teacher audience that cuts through confusion and orients toward > sensemaking on these issues? > > I could link the article you just shared, but it is still a little less > than integrated. And I've seen your blog about gender roles. > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.psychologytoday.com_us_blog_theory-2Dknowledge_201907_simple-2Dway-2Dunderstand-2Dthe-2Dorigin-2Dgender-2Droles&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=Q7itybw-vkU88BTHQs_TNULnEizk_68wrJjTeQhiH1g&s=PYBjB96EVQnUEPDllGpOqXGCzimZKSbJ7Mffcuv2zPI&e=>I > am considering including that, but it may be too academic for this > audience. I'd love for someone to write something analogous to my friend > Ryan's essay on Diaphanous Anti-Racism > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__greenteaji108.medium.com_seeing-2Dthrough-2Drace-2Dtowards-2Ddiaphanous-2Danti-2Dracism-2D4842b3d2a662&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=Q7itybw-vkU88BTHQs_TNULnEizk_68wrJjTeQhiH1g&s=2twB39Hoo23HQcCVTsZvRr_hhUJK3yK-q4MEQWBUnOE&e=>, > but for gender. Does it exist? Anyone willing to write it? > > Brad > > p.s. Gregg: sorry to have been out of touch and hope you are well! :-) > > > On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 12:27 PM Henriques, Gregg - henriqgx < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Hi Folks, >> >> >> >> Some of you might find this article interesting, as it summarizes the >> “biological” differences between men and women in cognition and emotional >> tendencies: >> >> >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__medium.com_science-2Dand-2Dphilosophy_the-2Ddifferent-2Dminds-2Dof-2Dmen-2Dand-2Dwomen-2D2ed767f2a789&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=FuUaT_XYlILHDpP-r-Uj_stsrXv5BD8CJBb_K3sP74s&s=tqxwEv6BeoxALCKTwBnbOSPDQHaoRpAwzyB5-S6q-VM&e= >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__medium.com_science-2Dand-2Dphilosophy_the-2Ddifferent-2Dminds-2Dof-2Dmen-2Dand-2Dwomen-2D2ed767f2a789&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=Q7itybw-vkU88BTHQs_TNULnEizk_68wrJjTeQhiH1g&s=x3RnuMzS6hYK5ZYHW5ZWljG-TwTFHTHNJV_N6n5zizg&e=> >> >> >> >> This is a decent summary of the empirical literature. However, it is >> crucial that we keep in mind that the metaphysics/ontology of the mental >> and nature of human persons is all wrong. >> >> >> >> “*Biology” corresponds to the Life dimension of existence*. It is the >> layer of genes, cells, organ systems and multi-celled organisms. >> >> >> >> *In contrast, there is a “Culture Person” dimension of existence* that >> operates via social construction of shared systems of justification. Thus, >> folks born into the US today are socialized about gender very different >> than 100 years ago, and folks born in Canada today are socialized to gender >> roles differently than those in Pakistan. >> >> >> >> *However, this is ALSO the Animal-Primate-Mental dimension of existence.* The >> idea that we can divide the behaviors and psyches of human persons into the >> dichotomy of nature/nurture, instinct versus experience, biology (sex) >> versus social learning (gender) IS COMPLETELY MISGUIDED. Take a look at the >> CAST diagram here: >> >> There are three broad vectors that frame this issue: >> >> The Life-Biological Context as genes into cells into organ systems >> >> The Animal-Mental Developmental Context, which is basically the patterns >> of behavioral investment mediated by recursive relevance realization across >> the lifespan development >> >> The Culture-Person-Societal Context as the large-scale beliefs and values >> that create contexts of justification and legitimize roles. >> >> >> >> We will NEVER Understand something like gender/sex differences (and their >> MASSIVE SIMILARITIES, BTW), if we try to dichotomize the ontology into two >> domains when it actually and clearly consists of three! >> >> >> Best, >> Gregg >> >> >> >> ___________________________________________ >> >> Gregg Henriques, Ph.D. >> Professor >> Department of Graduate Psychology >> 216 Johnston Hall >> MSC 7401 >> James Madison University >> Harrisonburg, VA 22807 >> (540) 568-7857 (phone) >> (540) 568-4747 (fax) >> >> >> *Be that which enhances dignity and well-being with integrity.* >> >> Check out the Unified Theory Of Knowledge homepage at: >> >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.unifiedtheoryofknowledge.org_&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=FuUaT_XYlILHDpP-r-Uj_stsrXv5BD8CJBb_K3sP74s&s=xHaLNOZEiL6yyyXYsRPtppP4tSmEb6B9p7Ay09pYIKs&e= >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.unifiedtheoryofknowledge.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=Q7itybw-vkU88BTHQs_TNULnEizk_68wrJjTeQhiH1g&s=1BqnGy2Crf1nxrvfqthuRjLSVcJKhHk4s36OZjb61cs&e=> >> >> >> ############################ >> >> To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: >> mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the >> following link: >> http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1 >> > ############################ > > To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the > following link: > http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1 > ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1