1. What is one pro of discussing gender with a 0-10 scale?
The 0-10 scale represents a continuum and allows for the representation of various forms of gender expression. In class, we gave examples of celebrities and other famous figures who were classical 0’s or 10’s, such as Hulk Hogan and Beyoncé. But we realized that the vast majority of people fall somewhere in between, and we were able to name others who did not fall on either end of the spectrum, such as Ellen DeGeneres and Ruby Rose. The idea of a scale allows for more fluidity in gender expressions when people no longer feel as though they have to be boxed in to strictly 0’s and 10’s.
2. What is one con of discussing gender with a 0-10 scale?
The 0-10 scale still conforms to the idea of a gender binary, with only two distinct genders (male or female). This implies that people’s gender identities …show more content…
Lawsuits based on Title IX violations help prevent sexual assault on college campuses by helping to ensure that students who have experienced sexual violence are able to obtain a fair hearing through their university as well as legal action against their perpetrator (if they choose to do so). Last year, Columbia University was investigated for potential violations of Title IX, which requires colleges to adequately respond to cases of sexual assault on campus. In May of 2014, the U.S. Department of Education publicly released a list of universities under Title IX review, and the list keeps growing. Students are able to use Title IX violations as a means to hold their administration accountable, and lawsuits filed by victims are increasingly referencing Title IX. Furthermore, the growing number of colleges facing legal troubles has brought more attention to the issue of sexual violence on campus, as evidenced by the It's On Us
The 0-10 scale represents a continuum and allows for the representation of various forms of gender expression. In class, we gave examples of celebrities and other famous figures who were classical 0’s or 10’s, such as Hulk Hogan and Beyoncé. But we realized that the vast majority of people fall somewhere in between, and we were able to name others who did not fall on either end of the spectrum, such as Ellen DeGeneres and Ruby Rose. The idea of a scale allows for more fluidity in gender expressions when people no longer feel as though they have to be boxed in to strictly 0’s and 10’s.
2. What is one con of discussing gender with a 0-10 scale?
The 0-10 scale still conforms to the idea of a gender binary, with only two distinct genders (male or female). This implies that people’s gender identities …show more content…
Lawsuits based on Title IX violations help prevent sexual assault on college campuses by helping to ensure that students who have experienced sexual violence are able to obtain a fair hearing through their university as well as legal action against their perpetrator (if they choose to do so). Last year, Columbia University was investigated for potential violations of Title IX, which requires colleges to adequately respond to cases of sexual assault on campus. In May of 2014, the U.S. Department of Education publicly released a list of universities under Title IX review, and the list keeps growing. Students are able to use Title IX violations as a means to hold their administration accountable, and lawsuits filed by victims are increasingly referencing Title IX. Furthermore, the growing number of colleges facing legal troubles has brought more attention to the issue of sexual violence on campus, as evidenced by the It's On Us