Core Study Diamond And Sigmundson Flashcards
Procedure
Interviews of a bruce raised as a girl. Twin from Canada at 8 months he went in for a circumcision and got his penis burnt off. Money said raise him as a girl gender is upbringing. 17 months testes removed renamed Brenda treated as a girl.
What does it show
Aim to show that children can’t socialise to take on the role of opposite sex.
Results
Money was heavily involved at first. Frequent interviews, reported she had adapted well. Played with girl toys.
Brenda reached puberty and needed hormones to have a more feminine shape. Had masculine appearance and manners. Report she felt like a man, found girls attractive, rejected boys, liked sport, wanted to hang with bro. At 13 parents told her the truth, she was relieved, went back to a man David got a penis a wife and a kid.
Gender more nature than nurture.
Case studies rely on
Small samples so it’s hard to generalise. Bruce is one person, Bruce may be an exception other may be able to adapt to a new gender.
Based on naturally occurring situations
Can’t control key variables. Twin brother he looked like to masculine role to identify with. Was a boy for over a year and a half should have been a boy from birth. Parents might not have treated him exactly like a girl.
Thorough investigations
Researchers may get too involved in study and stop being objective. Money accused of interpreting Brenda to suit his approach, failed to report she was struggling.
